Akul’s Fiver Incites Patiala Against Jalandhar

Dispaying great spin bowling skills, energetic and gifted off-spinner Akul Pandove (5 for 73) wove a web around Jalandhar batsman during the first innings to bundle them out for 225 for 86 overs in a match being played during U-16 cricket tournament for ML Markan Trophy. Jalandhar gaining the toss preferred to bat first and were given a rousing start by their openers A Singh (44) and AVerma (76).

The opening stand realised 67 runs. Other practicable share came from S Joshi who hit 39 runs.

The bowling accolades for Patiala got shared by Akul Pandove (5 for 73) and M.Markanda (2 for 39).

Patiala in response were 50 for no loss in fourteen overs at close of play with S Salaria unconquered on 25 and P Singh unvanquished on 24 at the crease.

Brief Scores: Jalandhar (Ist Innings): 225 all out in 86 overs (A Singh 44, A Verma 76, S.Joshi 39, Akul Pandove 5 for 73, M.Markanda 2 for 39), Patiala (Ist Innings): 50 for no loss (S Salaria 25 no, P.Singh 24 no).