Chandigarh in command

CHANDIGARH, Sept 29: Chandigarh were in the driver's seat against Ropar on the opening day of their two-day Punjab Inter-District Katoch ...

CHANDIGARH, Sept 29: Chandigarh were in the driver’s seat against Ropar on the opening day of their two-day Punjab Inter-District Katoch Shield cricket tournament here at the PCA Stadium today.

After bundling out Ropar for 140, Chandigarh were 130 for one off 27 overs at the close of play. Skipper Dinesh Mongia was well within sight of a well deserved century and keeping him company was opener Jaspreet Singh on a resolute 40.

Only Ajit Pal Singh, who came up with a fighting 65, showed guts to stay at the wicket. For Chandigarh, Jaideep Singh, vying for a comeback to the Punjab Ranji squad in Bharti Vij’s absence, bowled well. The two off-spinners, Sanjay Dhull and Jaisreet Singh were equally impressive, though Dhull had only one wicket to Jaisreet’s three.

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Dinesh Mongia hit boundaries at will after Chandigarh lost Yuvraj cheaply.Scores: Ropar (Ist innings) 140 (Ajit Pal 65, Jaideep 3-34, Jaisreet 3-12, Harminder Kaku 2-20). Chandigarh (Ist innings): 130 for 1 (Dinesh Mongia 82 n.o., Jaspreet Singh 40 n.o).

Lawyers’ cricket
The first Lawyers’ Invitational Cricket tournament will be organised by the Chandigarh Lawyers’ Sports Association from October 1 at the local DAV College. Apart from the Chandigarh XI, teams from Delhi and Allahabad high courts will play in the round-robin series.