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Mayank Tehlan hits century for Collage Group
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New Delhi, May 28
A hurricane century by Delhi Under-16 player Mayank Tehlan enabled Collage Group defeat Gemini Club by 66 runs to enter the quarter-final of the 26th Lala Raghubir Singh Hot Weather Cricket Tournament at the Modern School ground in the Capital.

The match was delayed due to overnight rain. Gemini won the toss and opted to field. Collage Group made merry on a wicket which was not apparently much affected by the rain to run up a huge total of 259 for seven wickets in 30 overs.

Mayank Tehlan played the sheet-anchor role by slamming a strokeful 108, off 85 balls with five fours and six sixes. Oneil Wilson provided able support by striking a masterly 80 off just 68 balls. Mayank and Oneil put on an opening wicket partnership of 149 runs. Though medium pacer Geet Vats had a rich haul of 4 for 55, the knocks of Mayank and Oneil ensured a big total for Collage Group.

Gemini, in reply, could score only 193 for 8 wickets in the stipulated 30 overs. Deepak Rajput was their top scorer with 58 runs.

Mayank Tehlan was presented the Reebok Man of Match award by former Test umpire Ram Babu Gupta.

Tuesday’s fixture: Chand Khanna vs K N Colts; 7.0 am — Modern School ground..

Scores: Collage Group: 259 for 7 wickets in 30 overs (Mayank Tehlan 108, 5x4, 6x6, 85b; Oneil Wilson 80, 6x4, 3x6, 68; Geet Vats 4 for 55; Madan Sharma 2 for 53).

Gemini Club: 193 for 8 in 30 overs (Deepak Rajput 58, 5x4, 2x6, 55b; Kshitiz Rohtagi 30, 3x4, 1x6; Deepak Puri 24; Harish Kumar 23 n o; Sanjay Saini 3 for 23; Mayank Tehlan 2 for 22; Sanjay Gill 2 for 24).

16 teams for Hari Ram day-night cricket
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New Delhi, May 28
Sixteen teams, including defending champions Chand Khanna Club and runners-up Collage Group, will participate in the prize money sixth Lala Hari Ram Day-Night Cricket Tournament to be held at the Karnail Singh Stadium (Railway ground) from June 8.

The tournament will carry a cash prize of Rs 1,11,000 for the winners and Rs 51,000 for the runners-up. The losing semi-finalists will be given Rs 21,000 each. The organisers will also provide coloured clothing to all the participants. The matches will be of 35 overs each side. Man of the match, man of the series, best batsman and best all-rounder awards will be presented by the organisers.

Entries close at 1994 Sona Bazar, Bhagirath Place, Delhi-110006. Ph: 3868050. Mobile: 9811085357.

Manav Chopra Under-17 Cricket tourney

The third Manav Chopra Memorial Under-17 Cricket Tournament will be held from June 9 at the Bharat Nagar Sports Complex. Twelve leading teams of Delhi will participate in the tournament. The teams will be divided into four groups, and one team from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.

Entries close with Mr Rajesh Chopra, 1930/10, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, New Delhi (Ph: 3517050 and 3551405) or with Mr Rana Sunil (Mob: 9810145329) on June 7.

Ten teams for Power Sector Table Tennis
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New Delhi, May 28
Ten teams are taking part in the fifth Inter-Central Power Sector Table Tennis Tournament which was inaugurated at Dadri by Mr H L Bajaj, director (commercial) of the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC).

Organised under the aegis of the Power Sports Control Board, the ten teams participating in the tournament are NTPC, CEA, THDC, NHPC, NJPC, Powergrid, NEEPCO, PFC, BBMB and Ministry of Power. The matches will be played on a league basis. The final will be held on May 31.

NTPC had emerged winners of the title in all the four previous tournaments.

‘Soccer Diary’ to be released on May 30

New Delhi, May 28
The Delhi Veteran Football Club (DVFC) will release the sixth edition of the “Soccer Diary” at the Constitution Club on May 30.

The DVFC will also hold the second “Five-a-Side” Ambuja Cup Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium from June 3. The tournament will be open to clubs affiliated to the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) and institutional teams. The tournament will be part of the “Soccer Mela”, to be organised by the DSA to celebrate the World Cup Football Championship being held in the Asian continent for the first time. Entries close with N K Bhatia or Hem Chand on May 31 at the Ambedkar Stadium. Tel: 3351604 or 9811447274. OSR

Queen’s Jubilee Baton to arrive in Delhi today
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New Delhi, May 28
The Queen’s Jubilee Baton will arrive in Delhi on May 29, which will be received by vice-president Krishna Kant on May 30 at 5 pm at his residence at 6, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi.

Mr Anandeshwar Pandey of the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association will accompany the baton to Agra.