Patiala secured three points on the strength of a first-innings lead after their Inter-District Senior Cricket Tournament match for the Katoch Shield against Ludhiana ended in a draw on Saturday at the Dhruv Pandove Stadium in Patiala. Ludhiana had to settle for a single point.
Match Summary
Ludhiana, batting first, managed 194 runs in their first innings. Patiala resumed their reply from an overnight score of 143 for no loss and piled up a mammoth 435 for 7 before declaring after 64.2 overs. Openers Prabjot Singh (130) and Vihaan Malhotra (119) laid a solid foundation, leaving little chance for Ludhiana to get back into the contest.
Vihaan played an attacking knock studded with 18 fours and two sixes. Prabjot anchored the innings with a stroke-filled century that included 22 boundaries. After the centurions departed, Patiala accelerated through quick contributions from Harjas Singh Tandon (51 not out off 22 balls) and Emanjot Singh Chahal (38 off 13 balls).
For Ludhiana, Ravi Kumar and Gurjot Singh claimed three wickets each. Aradhya Shukla bowled economically in his eight-over spell and also held onto two catches.
Second Innings and Final Outcome
Trailing by 241 runs on first innings, Ludhiana suffered a dramatic top-order collapse in their second essay and were reduced to 32 for four. Patiala’s Harjas and Emanjot struck at regular intervals. Armaan Walia (16), Rajveer Soni (7), and Ishmeet Singh Gahir (6) failed to withstand the disciplined bowling attack, as the visitors slumped further to 51 for five.
However, Sanyam Gill (46) and Gurjot Singh (32) shared an unbeaten partnership to steer Ludhiana to 131 for 6 in 49 overs, ensuring no further setbacks and securing a draw.
Upcoming Fixture
Ludhiana will now face Barnala at the latter’s home ground on June 25 and 26.
