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Journalism of Courage
Fine batting by opener Chetan Sharma (64) and experienced Parender Sharma (38) propelled hosts Haryana to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Delhi in the North Zone one-day Ranji league match.
Chasing a victory target of 171 runs, Haryana scored 173 for the loss of three wickets with 10.5 overs to spare.
Haryana were awarded four points for their victory and a bonus point for scoring the required runs in less than 40 overs in the 50-over match. Haryana now have nine points from two matches as they defeated Jammu and Kashmir in their inaugural match.
Brief scores: Delhi: 171 in 48.2 overs (A Chopra 21, G Gambhir 20, V Dahiya 17, M Minhas 16, Sonu Vaid not out 50, Joginder Sharma 2-42, Sonu Sharma 2-28, Amit Mishra 3-33). Haryana: 173-3 in 39.1 overs (Chetan Sharma 64, Parinder Sharma 38, Sarandeep Singh 2-32).
J & K beat Himachal
Faridabad: An all-round performance by Vijay Sharma helped Jammu and Kashmir beat Himachal by 12 runs.
Chasing a modest victory target of 159, Himachal were all out for 147 in 46.1 overs. Barring a well-made 57 by Aashish Kapoor, none of the Himachal batsmen showed application.
Brief scores: Jammu and Kashmir: 159 in 49.1 overs (Mohd Shafi 36, Vijay Sharma 32, Ashok Thakur 5-21, Sandeep Sharma 2-22) bt Himachal: 147 in 46.1 overs (Aashish Kapoor 57, Ajay Mannu 32, Vijay Sharma 3-23, S Beg 2-30).
Belligerent 81 by Mongia
Gurgaon: Skipper Dinesh Mongia struck a belligerent 81 to guide Punjab to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Services in a North Zone Ranji Trophy one-day match.
Chasing a modest target of 134 for victory, the left-handed Mongia made a mockery of the weak Services bowling attack to clobber 13 boundaries and a mighty six as Punjab overhauled the target in just 25.5 overs with eight wickets in hand in a rather one-sided contest.
Brief scores: Services: 133 in 38.2 overs (Yashpal Singh 57, PMS Reddy 30, Sandeep Sawal 4-14). Punjab: 134 for 2 (Dinesh Mongia 81, Ravneet Ricky 29 not out).
