Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: CG signs off with win

Raipur: Skipper Amandeep Khare produced one of the finest knocks of this year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to help Chhattisgarh salvage pride in their final group-stage fixture, guiding the team to a five-wicket win over Railways on Monday. Chhattisgarh signed off with a spirited performance, registering only their second win in seven matches— the other coming against Assam. Chasing 171, Chhattisgarh endured a shaky start, slipping to 17 for 2 inside four overs. But Khare stood tall amid the early wobble, constructing a commanding unbeaten 78 off 47 balls, an innings defined by composure and authority. His knock, studded with 10 boundaries and two sixes, was the backbone of Chhattisgarh's most assured batting display of the tournament. Khare first found an able ally in Sanjeet Desai, who struck a steady 36 off 29 balls. The pair added 87 crucial runs, stabilising the innings and swinging the momentum back in Chhattisgarh's favour.