In an exciting display of cricketing prowess, Kanpur South secured a convincing victory over Diamond Club, winning by 6 wickets to advance into the semi-final stage of the prestigious Mukta Malviya Memorial cricket tournament. The match took place at the Kanpur South A Ground on Thursday, drawing attention from local sports enthusiasts.
Match Highlights and Key Performances
Diamond Club batted first and managed to post a total of 154 runs before being bowled out. Shivansh Yadav top-scored with 33 runs, supported by contributions from Adityaraj Tiwari (27), Vibhav Kushwaha (20), and Adarsh Tiwari (20). However, the bowling attack from Kanpur South proved too strong, with Shaurya Deep taking 3 wickets for 20 runs, Raunak Singh claiming 3 for 21, and Ashutosh Pandey adding 2 for 25.
In response, Kanpur South chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 4 for 158. Prithvi Raj scored 48 runs, Himanshu Singh added 45, and Aman Bhadoria remained unbeaten on 55. The bowling efforts from Diamond Club included Amitesh Shukla taking 2 for 23 and Pankaj Kumar with 1 for 31. Himanshu Singh was awarded the Man of the Match for his stellar performance.
Sunil Tiwari Memorial Under-13 League Updates
Simultaneously, the first Sunil Tiwari Memorial Under-13 inter-cricket academy league witnessed intense competition across various grounds in Kanpur. RVS Academy emerged victorious against Kapil Academy by a narrow margin of 6 runs at Sapru Ground. RVS Academy set a target of 7 for 173, thanks to Utkarsh Dwivedi's 65 and Krishna Yadav's 43. Kapil Academy fought hard but fell short at 8 for 167, with Arav Yadav scoring 37.
At Kanpur South B Ground, Cric IT Academy dominated Panki Cricket Academy, winning by a massive 81 runs. Cric IT Academy posted a formidable total of 9 for 257, led by Dev Dubey's 65 and Shivansh Kumar's 61. Panki Academy struggled in reply, managing only 9 for 176 despite Adarsh's 68.
KDMA League and Future Cricket Events
In other cricketing action, Sonnet Club, Green Park hostel, Paramount, and Kanpur Sporting Union Club all secured wins in their respective KDMA league matches held on Thursday. These victories highlight the competitive spirit and talent present in Kanpur's local cricket scene.
Looking ahead, the Sports Directorate has announced plans to organize a district-level junior boys' cricket tournament in celebration of UP Day 2026. Scheduled to take place at Green Park from January 24 to 26, 2026, this event aims to foster young talent. Interested teams are encouraged to contact deputy sports officer Amit Pal at 9451873545 for registration and further details.
