Punjab in command against Hyderabad

Kolkata, December 31: Punjab rode on an unbeaten 99 from Mohita Handa to take the day one honours against Hyderabad today in the quarterfinals of three-day under-16 tournament for Vijay Merchant Trophy at Murshidabad.

At stumps, Punjab were 274 for four with Handa being the top-scorer, while Jaipreet Singh (58) and Manpreet Singh (50) contributed with the bat as well.

At Cooch Behar, Delhi were 151 for five against Uttar Pradesh with Nitish Rana remaining unbeaten on 77. M Javed took three for 44 for Uttar Pradesh.

In a match in Krishnagar, Tamil Nadu scored 134 for no loss against Mumbai’s 150. B Aparajit of Tamil Nadu was batting on 87.

Brief Scores:

At Murshidabad: Punjab 274 for four in 90 overs (Mohit Handa 99 batting, Jaipreet Singh 58, Manpreet Singh 50) vs Hyderabad.

–Agencies