Kanpur Sunday League Cricket: Three Teams Emerge Victorious in Weekend Clashes
In the latest round of Cawnpore Sunday League matches held across various grounds in Kanpur on Sunday, three teams—Knight Scochers, Metador Foam XI, and Patel Properties—secured impressive wins against their rivals. The matches showcased thrilling performances and standout individual efforts, highlighting the vibrant local cricket scene in the city.
Knight Scochers Defeat Crazy Rangers by 17 Runs at Kanpur South Ground
At the Kanpur South Ground, Knight Scochers emerged victorious over Crazy Rangers by a margin of 17 runs. Knight Scochers posted a competitive total of 214 for 7, thanks to key contributions from Arpit Tiwari, who scored a brisk 65 runs, and Abhay Singh, who added 54 runs to the scoreboard. Sudeept and Deepanshu Mishra chipped in with 23 and 22 runs respectively, while Manish remained not out on 17. The bowling attack was led by Devendra Singh, who claimed 4 wickets for 32 runs.
In response, Crazy Rangers were bowled out for 197 runs. Himanshu Pradhan top-scored with 44 runs, supported by Nasiruddin (28), Ayush Shukla (26), and Devendra Singh (27 not out). However, the Knight Scochers' bowlers, including Rahul with 3 for 29 and Avinash with 3 for 33, proved too strong. Arpit Tiwari was deservedly named the Man of the Match for his stellar batting performance.
Metador Foam XI Crush Dam Charges by 9 Wickets at PAC Ground
Over at the PAC Ground, Metador Foam XI delivered a dominant performance, defeating Dam Charges by 9 wickets. Dam Charges were restricted to a modest total of 108 runs, with Shubham Chaturvedi scoring 35 and Vishal adding 31. The Metador Foam XI bowlers, Mudit (3 for 23), Rahul (3 for 27), Asim (2 for 6), and Anil (2 for 10), kept the pressure on throughout the innings.
Metador Foam XI chased down the target with ease, finishing at 111 for 1. Saurabh Singh remained unbeaten on 49, while Rohit Gupta played a match-winning knock of 60 not out. Rohit Gupta's all-round contribution earned him the Man of the Match award.
Patel Properties Edge Past Kanpur Rising Warriors by 4 Wickets at Sapru Ground
In a closely contested match at Sapru Ground, Patel Properties secured a 4-wicket win over Kanpur Rising Warriors. Kanpur Rising Warriors set a target of 133 runs, with Harjit scoring 33 and Karmendra Pandey adding 21. However, Manish Gaud's exceptional bowling figures of 5 for 17 and Shailendra Shukla's 3 for 15 kept the innings in check.
Patel Properties reached the target with 134 for 6, thanks to crucial innings from Gopal Singh (38 not out) and Manish Gaud (23 not out), who also contributed with the ball. Rimi took 3 for 23 for the opposition, but it wasn't enough. Manish Gaud was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding all-round display.
District Chess Championship: Rishabh Nishad and Prashansa Verma Claim Titles
In other sports news from Kanpur, the district-level open chess championship, organized by Unnati Academy at Arya Nagar on Sunday, saw Rishabh Nishad and Prashansa Verma clinch the men's and women's group titles respectively. The championship featured six groups and attracted around 60 chess players from the region, showcasing the growing interest in the game.
After the event, Riya Raheja, the convener of Unnati Academy, presented prizes to the winners. The full results are as follows:
- Men's Group: 1. Rishabh Omar, 2. Vikas Nishad, 3. Rajesh Kumar Sharma
- Women's Group: 1. Prashansa Verma, 2. Tanu Nishad, 3. Nikita Nishad
- Under-15 Boys: 1. Abhinav Swarup, 2. Adhyansh Singh, 3. Adwik Maheshwari
- Under-15 Girls: 1. Akriti Gupta, 2. Kanisha V, 3. Adrika Goyal
- Under-11 Boys: 1. Sanvi Omar, 2. Adhiraj Rathore, 3. Ehlan S
- Under-11 Girls: 1. Mayra Gupta, 2. Drisha Agarwal, 3. Sanvi Jain
Badminton Championship: Kartik Shukla Shines with Triple Title Win
The Ragendra Swarup Memorial Badminton Championship, which concluded on Sunday, was dominated by Kartik Shukla, who won three titles and stole the spotlight. In addition to Shukla's impressive performance, Anshika Gupta and Aditri Katiyar also secured double titles, while Siddhi Jha won one title and finished as runner-up in two groups. The event highlighted the talent and competitive spirit in Kanpur's badminton circuit.
These results underscore the active sports culture in Kanpur, with cricket, chess, and badminton events drawing participation and excitement from local enthusiasts. The weekend's activities not only provided thrilling entertainment but also fostered community engagement and athletic development in the city.
