Chandigarh, Shivam Bhambri’s match-winning knock of 108 not out off 63 balls helped Chandigarh Kings to register an impressive seven-wicket victory over Rock Garden Warriors in the OMAXE Chandigarh Premier League at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula on Saturday.
After opting to field first, Chandigarh Kings restricted Rock Garden Warriors to 183 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Prashant Ahlawat top-scored with 45 runs while Harjit Singh contributed 29 and Nikhil Kumar added a quickfire 30 off just 13 deliveries. For Chandigarh Kings, Rohit Dhanda and Bhagmender Lather claimed two wickets each..
Chasing 184 for victory, Chandigarh Kings lost Arnav Bansal in the opening over but skipper Shivam Bhambri steadied the innings with a captain’s knock. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 108 off 63 balls by smashing 12 fours and three sixes.
He received excellent support from wicketkeeper-batter Akshit Rana (52) Bhagmender Lather then finished the contest in style with an unbeaten 13 off just three deliveries.
Earlier on Friday Night, HIIMS Hawks produced a dominant batting display to register a six-wicket victory over Royal Titans. Batting first after winning the toss, Royal Titans posted 205 for 4 in 20 overs. Arjit Singh Pannu anchored the innings with an unbeaten 74 off 40 balls, while Gurneet Singh (33) and Sanchit Sahu (29) contributed handsomely. For Hawks, Arbab Iqbal claimed two wickets. In reply, HIIMS Hawks chased down the target in just 18 overs, scoring 206 for 4. Vishal Dhankar led the charge with a brisk 51 off 29 balls while Nipunn Sharda remained unbeaten on a sensational 50 off 22 deliveries. Pratham Singh also added 42 runs.
