KDMA Edges Past Kanpur Cricketers Club in Thrilling V-Guard Trophy Final
In a heart-stopping finish at the Kanpur South Ground on Friday, KDMA secured a narrow one-wicket victory over Kanpur Cricketers Club to lift the prestigious V-Guard Trophy. The match was part of the third edition of the Surendra Singh Memorial T-20 cricket tournament, drawing significant local attention and showcasing intense competitive spirit.
Match Summary and Key Performances
Kanpur Cricketers Club, opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted a total of 139 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Sunil Tripathi emerged as the top scorer for the team, contributing a solid 29 runs. He received support from Prashant Awasthi, who added 28 runs, and Samanvay Dixit with 22 runs. However, the bowling attack from KDMA kept the pressure on, with Ankur Panwar taking three crucial wickets for just 24 runs, and Abhinav Sharma claiming two wickets for 26 runs.
In response, KDMA faced a challenging chase, ultimately reaching 145 runs for the loss of nine wickets to clinch the match. Sudhanshu Chaurasia played a pivotal role, scoring 38 runs and guiding his team to victory. Aparajit Dev also made a valuable contribution with 23 runs. The bowling effort from Kanpur Cricketers Club was led by Charu Sonkar, who took two wickets for 23 runs, along with Ashok Kumar and Shashank Awasthi, each securing two wickets.
Awards and Ceremony Highlights
The post-match ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries, including GTB Hospital director Deepak Srivastava and V-Guard Industries branch manager S K Seth, who presented the trophies to the winners. Special prizes were distributed by Sangeeta Yadav, wife of Surendra Yadav, adding a personal touch to the event.
Individual accolades were dominated by KDMA's Sudhanshu Chaurasia, who was awarded both the Player of the Tournament and Best Batsman titles for his outstanding performances throughout the competition. Saurabh Singh was recognized as the Best Bowler, highlighting his effective contributions with the ball.
Brief Scores Recap
- Kanpur Cricketers Club: 139 all out (Sunil Tripathi 29, Prashant Awasthi 28, Samanvay Dixit 22; Ankur Panwar 3/24, Abhinav Sharma 2/26)
- KDMA: 145/9 (Sudhanshu Chaurasia 38, Aparajit Dev 23; Charu Sonkar 2/23, Ashok Kumar 2/35, Shashank Awasthi 2/40)
Additional KDMA League Match Update
In a separate KDMA League encounter at Sapru Ground on the same day, Southern Club secured a four-wicket victory over County Club to earn full points. County Club batted first, scoring 150 runs, with Vanshul Singh top-scoring at 60 runs. Southern Club successfully chased down the target, reaching 151 for the loss of six wickets, thanks to key innings from Shubhdeep Anand (65 runs) and Satvik Gautam (38 runs).
Brief Scores for KDMA League Match:
- County Club: 150 all out (Vanshul Singh 60, Rishabh Uttam 38, Anshuman Singh 24; Adarsh Tripathi 4/30, Krishna Bali 3/17)
- Southern Club: 151/6 (Satvik Gautam 38, Shailendra Verma 27, Shubhdeep Anand 65; V P Bajpai 2/28)
