In an exciting finale on January 31st, DAV College Cricket Academy, Chandigarh emerged victorious by defeating Sunrise Cricket Academy, Zirakpur by 71 runs. The triumph secured DAV College Cricket Academy the title of the 2nd Late RP Singh Memorial Boys U-19 Cricket Tournament, held at the IVCA Cricket Ground in Derabassi.
The event witnessed Sh. Vivek Atray, former IAS officer and motivational speaker, serving as the Chief Guest. He, along with Smt. Harminder Kaur, widow of Late Sh. RP Singh, Sh. Kanwar Virdi (Women’s Team Selector of UT Cricket Association), Sh. Bhupinder Singh, Sh. Varinder Chopra, Sh. Amarjit Kumar, Sh. Prem Kaushal, and Sh. Inderjit Singh of Haryana Sports Welfare Association (registered), distributed the prizes.
Addressing the audience, Vivek Atray expressed his appreciation and congratulations to the organizers for their commitment to promoting cricket at the grassroots level. He commended their efforts in providing a platform for budding cricketers, especially those from rural and backward areas in the tri-city region, to showcase their talent on significant grounds. Atray extended his congratulations and best wishes to the organizers, recognizing their consistent efforts in organizing such prominent tournaments across various age categories for both men and women.
Batting first DAV College Cricket Academy, Chandigarh Scored 169 all out in 38.4 overs. In reply Sunrise Cricket Academy, Zirakpur bundled all out only 98 runs 27.5 overs. Brief Scores== DAV College Cricket Academy, Chandigarh ==169 all outbin 38.2 overs . ( Akul Bhanot 38, Akshay Vashisht 29, Uday 25, Aryan Verma 17, Saksham Singla 16, ,Anubhav Kaushik 4 for 11 , Omaan 2 for 33 , Adhiraj Singh 2 for 30, Harnoor Singh 1 for 33, Mridul 1 for 40,)
Best players of the tournament
- Best batsman == Arsh Kabir of Kurukshetra Distt Cricket Association ( Total Scored 341 runs in 5 matches.)
- Best Bowler == Naunihaal Attlas of DAV College Cricket Academy, Chandigarh ( Total claimed 13 wickets in 6 matches.)
- Best Wicket keeper ==Abhinav Kapil of Sunrise Cricket Acadeny, Zirakpur
- Best All Rounder/ Best Player of the Tournanent == Anubhav Kaushik of Sunrise Cricket Academy, Zirakpur ( Total 291 runs & claimed total 13 wickets in 6 matches.
- Final match Man of the match == Ritik Sanndhu of Sunrise Cricket Academy, Zirakpur.
- Best Fielder & Up-Coming player of the tournanent == Balraj Singh of DAV College Cricket Academy, Chandigarh