Sunil Chadha
Dharamshala
The lineup for the Dhauladhar Cricket Cup 2.0 semifinals is officially set. In a day of high-octane action at the ITI Shahpur Ground, the Department of Agriculture emerged victorious from Pool D, joining JSV Dharamshala, Influencers XI Himachal, and Guru Study Centre in the final four.
Match 1: Agriculture vs. HMOA Kangra
The day kicked off with a scoring frenzy. HMOA Kangra XI, led by Dr. Udai Singh, set a formidable target of 143/6 in 15 over.
- Standout Performers: Dr. Rajnish anchored the innings with a brilliant 60 off 40 balls, supported by Dr. Ashish’s quick-fire 34.
- The Chase: The Department of Agriculture chased it down thanks to a masterclass from opener Wasim, who smashed 77 runs off just 42 deliveries, while Akhil Pathania added a blistering 39 off 17.
Match 2: Doctors Bounce Back
HMOA Kangra didn’t stay down for long. In their second game against The Newz Radar, the doctors clinical performance secured them a win. Dr. Rajnish was once again the hero, contributing a dominant 55 runs to lead his team to victory.
Match 3: The Decider
The final Pool D clash saw the Department of Agriculture take on The Newz Radar. In a nail-biting finish, the opening duo of Wasim and Akhil Pathania stitched together a 96-run partnership. Despite a late surge from The Newz Radar, Agriculture held their nerve to win by a slim margin.
The Road to the Trophy
Under the captaincy of Dr. Vivek Kanwar, the Department of Agriculture has officially punched its ticket to the semifinals. These four teams will now battle it out for the championship, continuing the tournament’s core mission: declaring a sporting war against the drug menace (Chitta).
| Semifinalists |
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| Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) Dharamshala |
| Influencers XI Himachal |
| Guru Study Centre XI |
| Department of Agriculture XI |
