An all-round display by man of the match Sourav Kumar (79, 2/19) helped Uday Bhan Academy pip LB Shastri Club by one wicket in the pre-quarter-finals of the XVII Sahibzada Ajit Singh prize money cricket tournament here.
Batting first, LB Shastri posted 156/9 in 40 overs, on Parvesh Chikara’s 43 and a 39 from Love Sehrawat. Varun Singh (5/24) was the pick of the bowlers.
In reply, Kumar led the charge as Uday Bhan Academy edged to the target in 36 overs. Nitish Rana (4/40) and Kartik Sidhu (3/29) were impressive for LB Shastri Club.
Scores: LB Shastri Club 156/9 in 40 overs (Parvesh Chikara 43, Varun Singh 5/24, Sourav Kumar 2/19) lost to Uday Bhan Academy 157/9 in 36 overs (Sourav Kumar 79, Nitish Rana 4/40)