Bowlers put Mohali on top
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 19
Mohali bowlers struck in unison to put their side in a commanding position on the opening day of their Punjab State Inter-District Tournament match against hosts Ropar today.
Put in to bat, Ropar were bowled out for 154 runs in 50 overs as Gurnoor Brar (3/25), Harpreet Brar (3/27) and Maninder Singh (3/47) shared nine wickets between them.
For the hosts, Gurpreet Singh made 34 runs while Kuwanjeet Singh contributed 27 runs to the total.
In reply, Mohali were batting on 156/4 at the draw of stumps. Bishwa Pratap made 38 runs, while Barinder Saran scored a fluid 33.
Madav Pathania and Anush Prashar took two wickets each for the hosts.
In another match, Mansa rode on Sahabaj’s 93-run effort to score 315 runs in their first innings against Patiala on Day 1.
Bhupinder Singh Chahal made a useful 41.
Aryaman Singh was the pick of bowlers for Patiala, claiming 4/83. Karan took 3/92.
In reply, Patiala reached 76/2 before the close of the opening day’s play. Prabhsimran Singh smashed a brisk 65 while Gurpreet Singh took two wickets for Mansa.
Meanwhile, Barnala claimed a 242-run lead over Bathinda on Day 1. Amritsar scored 339 runs in 90 overs against Muktsar Sahib and Hoshiarpur made 162 runs against Gurdaspur.
Jalandhar gained a 195-run lead over Kapurthala.
Scoreboard
Ropar all out for 154 runs (Gurpreet Singh 34, Kuwanjeet Singh 27; Gurnoor Brar 3/25, Harpreet Brar 3/27) vs Mohali 156/4 (Bishwa Pratap 38, Barinder Saran 33)
