CG clinch dominant victory against Himachal in U-19 clash

Raipur: The team registered a convincing 74-run victory over Himachal Pradesh in their second match of the Men's Under-19 , organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The match was played on Saturday at Dehradun.Winning the toss, Chhattisgarh U-19 opted to bat first and posted a total of 231 runs in 50 overs, with all wickets down. Krishna Taunk top-scored with a fluent 68 runs, while Tejas Morey added a solid 57 runs. B. Balaji Rao provided valuable support with 30 runs, helping the team reach a competitive total.For Himachal Pradesh, Naunihal impressed with the ball, taking three wickets, while Ansh and Siddhak claimed two wickets each.In reply, Himachal Pradesh U-19 were bowled out for 157 runs in 42.1 overs, falling short of the target by 74 runs. Sohum Mishra (43) and Anish Kumar (29) were the main contributors with the bat, but the rest of the lineup failed to build partnerships.Chhattisgarh's bowling attack was led by Vikalp Tiwari and Dhananjay Nayak, both of whom took four wickets each, dismantling Himachal's batting order. Their disciplined bowling ensured regular breakthroughs, leaving no room for recovery. With this win, Chhattisgarh U-19 secured a comprehensive 74-run victory, marking an impressive performance in the ongoing .