Haryana force draw on Delhi in Vijay Merchant Trophy

NEW DELHI: Chasing a victory target of 130, Delhi ended with 78 for three in their North Zone Merchant Trophy (u-16) league match against Haryana at Palam B ground here today. Skipper Rajat Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 51 (8×4, 79m).

Earlier resuming at their overnight score of 42 for 2, Haryana were dismissed for 174 in their second essay. Opener Bhuwnesh Sharma top-scored with 76 (9×4, 312m) while the wickets were shared by left-arm spinner Sahil Khullar (4 for 62), leg-spinner Abhishek Sharma (3 for 38) and medium pacer Nitin Aggarwal (2 for 17). Delhi travel to Patiala to play Punjab from November 21.

Brief scores: Haryana: 183 and 174 (Bhuwnesh Sharma 76, Sahil Khullar 4 for 62, Abhishek Sharma 3 for 38, Nitin Aggarwal 2 for 17). Delhi: 228 and 78 for 3 (Rajat Jaiswal 51 not out, Joginder Sharma 2 for 35). (ENS)LG, Jindal in semis: LG beat South Delhi `A’ 8 1/2-4 and Jindal Steel and Power defeated South Delhi `B’ 4-3 1/2 in the quarter-finals of the ABN-Amro Bank Bhopal-Patuadi Cup.