In an exciting encounter of the Kanpur District Cricket Association (KDMA) league, Paramount Club emerged victorious against Southern Club by a margin of five wickets. The match, held at the HAL ground in Kanpur on Wednesday, saw Paramount Club successfully chase down a target set by their opponents with relative ease, securing full points from the fixture.
Southern Club Sets a Modest Target
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Southern Club posted a total of 135 runs before being bowled out. Their innings was anchored by Satvik Gautam, who top-scored with 47 runs. He received support from Shubhdeep Anand (27) and Shailendra Verma (24). However, the batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Paramount Club bowling attack.
The standout performer with the ball for Paramount Club was Shivam, who delivered a magnificent spell, claiming 5 wickets for just 26 runs. He was ably supported by Aditya (2/16) and Mohib Ansari (2/18), who kept the run flow in check and triggered regular fall of wickets.
Paramount Club's Steady Chase
In response, Paramount Club approached the chase with a calculated strategy. They reached the target of 136 runs in 30.5 overs, finishing at 138 for the loss of 5 wickets. The chase was built on solid contributions from the middle order.
Adarsh Kumar played a crucial unbeaten knock of 47 runs, steering his team home. He was supported by Smridh Dubey and Mohib Ansari, both scoring 23 runs each, and Shivam adding a quick 21. For Southern Club, Krishna Bali was the most effective bowler, taking 2 wickets for 9 runs, while Lokesh Patel conceded only 8 runs for his one wicket.
Women's Cricket: KCA A XI Secures Win
In a related development from the local cricket scene, a women's friendly match was also held on Wednesday. At the SPSEC ground, KCA A XI defeated KCA B XI by 19 runs.
Batting first, KCA A XI scored 127 runs, largely thanks to a stellar 72-run innings from Shibu Pal Singh. Simmi Thapa contributed 19 runs. For KCA B XI, Sonika took 3 wickets for 28 runs. In reply, KCA B XI managed 108 runs, with Anjali Rawat (27) and Rishu Sharma (23) being the main scorers. Siddhi Mishra was the star bowler for the winning side, taking 4 wickets for just 18 runs.
The results highlight a day of competitive cricket in Kanpur, with both men's and women's teams showcasing talent and sportsmanship. The KDMA league continues to be a vital platform for local cricketers to display their skills.
