DU Inter College: Dyal Singh College beats Aurobindo College by 67 runs in a low scoring match
Dyal Singh College demolished Sri Aurobindo College by 67 runs, courtesy a superb show by their bowlers and progressed in the knockout stage of DU Inter College Cricket Tournament. Defending a small target of 151 runs, Dyal Singh bowlers were up to the task as they skittled their opponents for just 84 runs thereby making is a one-sided victory.
Aurobindo College won the toss and opted to field first. Their decision proved to be correct as they were able to control the innings and wrapped up the innings for just 151 runs in the 34th over itself. Extras were the top scorer with 32 followed by Sagar (25) and Abhimanyu Bhaskar (23). No other batsman could offer any sort of resistance to the bowlers.
Aurobindo bowler Manoj captured 4 wickets and was well supported by Karan and Sumit (2 wickets each).
Chasing a relatively low target, Aurobindo College had a psychological advantage as they were chasing below 4 runs an over from the beginning. But they were off to a big surprise as Dyal Singh bowlers also had their task cut out and they did it to perfection. Not a single Aurobindo batsman could stand against the bowlers as whole team was sent packing for mere 84 runs, thus making 151 look like an everest. Arpit top scored with 20.
Tushar captured 4, whereas Ramesh, Sandeep and Abhay captured a couple of wickets each.
Brief Scores:
Dyal Singh College: 151 all out in 33.2 overs (Sagar 25, Abhimanyu 23, Manoj 4/26, Sumit 2/16)
Aurobindo College: 84 all out in 24.4 overs (Arpit 20, Tushar 4/44, Sandeep 2/07)
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