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Skipper Ankit Kaushik’s unbeaten century powered Leisure Zone to a formidable total of 354 on Day 1 of the UTCA Men's Senior Multi-Day Tournament being played at GMSSS-26. Electing to bat first, Leisure Zone got off to a solid start with opener Gurneet Singh (85). Later Ankit Kaushik stole the show with a blistering 102* off just 89 deliveries. Dipin Dahiya (3/16) was the pick of the bowlers for Sukhna Zone. Sukhna Zone were 33 without loss at stumps.
At SSCA Cricket Academy, Kandala, Plaza Zone struggled against a disciplined Rose Zone bowling unit and were bowled out for 194. Nehal Pajni fought a lone battle with 88 while Hardik Chowdhary (3/33) and Ankit Kumar (3/45) shared six wickets between them. In reply, Rose Zone ended the day comfortably placed at 83/1.
Meanwhile, In the women’s match held at Baba Balak Nath Cricket Academy, Kaimbwala, Rose Zone registered a commanding 48-run victory over Rock Zone. Batting first, Rose Zone posted 124. Shivangi Yadav top-scored with 33 runs. In reply, Rock Zone were bundled out for 76 against the match-winning spell from Shivali Rathore who claimed 4/16.
