First Semi Final match of the day was between Powerhouse Gym and JN – XI. Powerhouse Gym won the toss and elected to field. JN – XI scored a total of 152 runs in 20 overs at loss 7 wickets. Atul Singh scored a blazing 59 runs in just 47 balls with the help of 6 fours and 1 six. Arpit Bhatia from Powerhouse Gym bowled well as he gave just 37 runs in 4 overs and took 2 wickets.
While chasing, Powerhouse Gym had a target of 153 runs which they were unable to achieve due to their poor judgement on field and disappointing performance. They scored a total of 147 runs in 20 overs at a loss of 9 wickets. Arpit Bhatia scored 65 runs out of 47 balls with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes. JN – XI had an excellent bowling day. Mission Gupta bowled brilliantly as he took 4 wickets and gave just 12 runs in 4 overs. His performance won him The Golden Ball Award. Ankur Singh also bowled well and saved the day by taking 3 crucial wickets in 4 overs. JN – XI won the match by 5 runs and qualified for the finals tomorrow. Ankur Singh was declared the Man of the Match.
While chasing, G.R. Associates had a target of 174 runs which they were unable to achieve. They scored a total of 161 runs in 20 overs and at a loss of 8 wickets. Dushyant Godara scored 41 runs in 29 balls (4 fours and 1 six). Spartans had a very good a good bowling day as well. Vivek Yadav bowled really well as he took 5 wickets in 4 overs and gave 35 runs. Spartans won the match by 12 runs and qualified for the finals tomorrow. Vivek Yadav was declared the Man of the Match.
Tomorrow is the final match of the Star Cup 4.
Final Match (9:30 AM): JN – XI V/s Spartans