CHANDIGARH, NOV 22 : Fine batting by openers Ankur (57) and Shahnawaz (79) enabled Webart XI defeat Airtel XI by 70 runs in the Vth MG Cup League Cricket Tournament, being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club , here at Sector 16 Stadium here today.
Batting first, Webart XI openers Ankush and Shahnawaz gave them a solid start as they realised 140 runs in 17 overs. This partership was finally broken when Ankur was retired hurt. Shahnawaz also followed in the next over as he sprained his ankle.
Ashish Rana performed a hat-trick (3 for 27). He dismissed three batsmen in his fourth over. Webart finfshed the innings at 178 for 4.
In reply, the Airtel XI were dismissed for 108 all out in 18.2 overs. Shahnawz wrecked their innings by taking 5 for 29. Gourav took three wickets for 18 runs. Only Vinay waged a lone battle as he made 35 runs off 25 balls. Hardeep contributed 28. [
Brief scores: Webart XI: 178 for 4 in 23 overs (Shahnawaz 79, Ankur 57, Ashish Rana 3 for 27).
Airtel XI: 108 all out in 18.2 overs (Vinay 35, Hardeep 28, Shahnawaz 5 for 29, Gourav 3 for 18).