Bangalore: Kerala won by an innings against Himachal Pradesh in the CK Naidu Under-25 cricket tournament. With one day to go, Kerala beat Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 38 runs. In reply, Kerala were bowled out for 163 in 39 overs. With this, Kerala topped Uttar Pradesh with 10 points from two matches in Elite Group F. Score: Himachal Pradesh – 135 & 163, Kerala – 336
F. who took five wickets in the second innings. Phanus took 11 wickets in two innings to lead Kerala to victory. Akhil Skaria, Kerala’s top scorer with 96 not out, took four wickets in two innings.
In the second innings, Himachal Pradesh resumed their innings at 84 for four on the third day. They needed 117 runs to avoid an innings defeat. However, the Kerala bowlers were bowled out for 163 by Fanos. Opener Kushal Pal was Himachal’s top scorer with 37 off 60 balls. Raghav R. Bali (27), Walia (23), R. Purohit (16), Anpit N. Gularia (30 not out) also made improved contributions.
F for Kerala. Fanoos took six wickets for 61 runs in 14 overs. With this, Fanoos took 11 wickets throughout the match. In the first innings, Fanoos took five wickets for 39 runs in 16 overs to help Kerala beat Himachal by 135 runs. N.P. Vishnu P scored 58 runs in 15 overs. Kumar and Akhil Skaria took one wicket each.
Earlier, Akhil Skaria’s batting (96 not out) took Kerala to 336 for four on the second day. Akhil scored 96 off 190 balls with 11 fours and a six.
Captain Valsal Govind (48 off 73 balls), Shaun Roger (38 off 68 balls), Salman Nisar (37 off 68 balls) and T.S. Nikhil (25 off 44 balls), N.P. Basil (17 off 17 balls), Vishnu P. Kumar (13 off 35 balls) and Aditya Krishnan (16 off 40 balls) also did well.
English Summary: Kerala VS Himachal Pradesh, Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy 2022 Match, Day 3 -Live