Srinagar- J&K defeated Mizoram in the opening match of the Balram Das Tandon Under-16 Tournament at Chandigarh on Tuesday. It is an invitational two-day All India cricket tournament recognised by the BCCI. This year, eight participating teams include Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, J&K, Mizoram, Tripura, Chandigarh A and Chandigarh B.
J&K beat Mizoram by an innings and 158 runs after bowling out Mizoram for 85 and 101 in response to its first innings score of 344/6d in 73 overs.
After his brilliant batting display on the opening day, Karanveer scored unbeaten 200 and carried his bat through the innings. He scored the double ton in 206 balls with 8 sixes and 28 fours at a strike rate of 96+. The other star performer was captain Abhiroop Das with 62.
In the bowling department, it was the leg spinners who dominated again with Usman claiming 5/19.
J&K now faces Chandigarh A, which defeated Himachal Pradesh, in their next encounter on November 7.
Members of the BCCI-appointed Sub Committee, JKCA, complimented the young team and the support staff led by coach Chetan Dhingra and manager Rakesh Chopra.
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