Lucknow: The Lucknow district Under-14 cricket team won the divisional championship after defeating Hardoi by 85 runs in the final at the Railway Coach Factory Cricket Stadium in Lalganj, Rae Bareli.
Teams from Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Unnao, Hardoi and Sitapur participated in the divisional competition. Lucknow remained unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim the title.
In their opening match against Unnao, Lucknow opted to bat after winning the toss and scored 80 for five in 12 overs. Vijay top-scored with 29 runs, while Ayush contributed 20. Unnao managed 68 for six in its 12 overs, giving Lucknow a 12-run victory and a place in the final.
Lucknow again won the toss in the title clash and elected to bat. After losing early wickets, Vijay produced a quick 46, while Ishraq scored 25. Their contributions helped Lucknow post 122 for five in 15 overs.
Hardoi struggled in the chase and was bowled out for just 37 in 9.4 overs. Lucknow’s Mohammad Kaif and Shabjan led the bowling attack, taking four wickets each.
Lucknow completed an emphatic 85-run victory to lift the divisional Under-14 cricket trophy.
