Opener Rohit Gupta delivered a stunning century on Friday, guiding National Youth into the final of the Dhaneshwari Devi Memorial Cricket Tournament. His brilliant knock of 116 runs helped his team secure a 47-run victory over Sir Padampat Singhania Sports Academy at Chandra Cricket Ground in Kanpur.
National Youth Posts Competitive Total
After being asked to bat first, National Youth put up a strong total of 219 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 32 overs. Rohit Gupta anchored the innings with his fluent century, receiving valuable support from Arman Tiwari who contributed 54 runs. Ayushman Singh emerged as the most successful bowler for the opposition, claiming three crucial wickets.
SPSSA Falls Short in Chase
Sir Padampat Singhania Sports Academy began their chase with determination but ultimately fell short, managing only 172 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted overs. Vansh Nigam top-scored with 46 runs, while Pranjul Singh added 38 and Ayushman Singh contributed 27. The National Youth bowling attack proved too strong, with Sarvesh Kumar taking three wickets and Dhanesh picking up two.
Other Cricket Action in Kanpur
Friday saw several other exciting cricket matches across Kanpur's grounds. In the Sunil Tiwari Memorial Under-13 Inter-Academy Cricket League, Kanpur South Cricket Academy and Yashraj Cricket Academy played out a thrilling tie at Kanpur South 'B' Ground.
Yashraj Cricket Academy batted first and posted 214 for 4 in 35 overs, thanks to Anant Shukla's 95 and Sandeep Pal's 78. Kanpur South Cricket Academy matched this total exactly, scoring 214 for 5 in their 35 overs, with Arpit Rey making 77 and Sarthak Rana remaining unbeaten on 63.
KDMA League Results
In the KDMA Cricket League, Chitra Cricket Academy and Friends Union Club both recorded convincing victories. Chitra Cricket Academy defeated Gandhi Gram by 50 runs at Kanpur South A Ground, while Friends Union Club overwhelmed Prince Club by a massive 153 runs at Sapru Ground.
Chitra Academy scored 143 runs with Yashraj Singh making 55, while Gandhi Gram was bowled out for the same total. Friends Union posted 208 for 7 with Sonu Yadav scoring 73, then bowled Prince Club out for just 55 runs.
These matches showcased the vibrant cricket culture in Kanpur, with young talents displaying their skills across multiple tournaments and leagues.
