SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Buttler, Gopal guide Rajasthan CSK look to complete double; KKR Kohli, de Villiers guide RCB under pressure with Russell doubtful Royals to 4-wkt victory KOLKATA, Apr 13: (c/wk), Robin to eight- win over KXIP , Apr 13: Uthappa, , Shubman Table-toppers Chennai Super Gill, , Carlos MOHALI, Apr 13: de Villiers and Kohli then he lost partners on the other end. Englishman laid the Kings will look to complete the Brathwaite, , took the bowlers to the cleaners, RCB could have dismissed Sensational fifties from Virat platform with a rampaging 89 while double against Kolkata Knight , , picking up boundaries at will, as Gayle in the first over itself when Kohli and AB de Villiers over- held his nerve at the Riders, just like , , Shrikant RCB brought up the 100 in the he was hit on the leg by Umesh shadowed Chris Gayle's unbeaten death to power to did, when the two teams clash in Mundhe, , Sandeep 12th over. Yadav but didn't go 99 as Royal Challengers finally a four-wicket victory over Mumbai an IPL match here tomorrow. Warrier, , Kohli completed his second for a DRS and the West Indian snapped a six-match losing streak Indians in an The home side's consistency , , fifty of this IPL season in 37 balls escaped. this IPL season with a eight-wick- encounter here today. has suddenly taken a beating Matt Kelly, KC Cariappa and but runs dried up a bit in the mid- Gayle made RCB pay for the This was Royals' second victory et win over Kings XI Punjab here dle with M Ashwin (24/0) and mistake as he hit a four and six off of the season in seven games after Today’s Fixture this night. losing a last ball thriller to CSK less Vs (Kolkata) 4 PM Kohli (67) in company of AB de Villiers (59 ) scripted a than 48 hours back. Delhi Capitals Vs (Hyderabad) 8 PM Put into bat, superb runchase, sharing a 85-run stand to lay the foundation. rode on a aggressive 81 by South after two defeats on the trot, first Yarra Prithviraj. The skipper blasted African to post an in Chennai and then against Chennai Super Kings: MS eight boundaries, while de imposing 187/5, but Buttler's 43- Rajasthan Royal’s batsman celebrating victory against Delhi Capitals here last night. Dhoni (c/wk), , Villiers clobbered two sixes and ball knock studded with eight fours Mumbai at Mumbai on Saturday. The Knight Riders, hence, , , five hits across the rope in his 38- and seven sixes set the tone before would be under immense pres- , Murali Vijay, ball innings. Royals survived a scare to finish the SCOREBOARD sure to arrest the slide when they , Sam Billings, Invited to bat, dashing West game in 19.3 overs. Mumbai Indians: face the mighty Chennai. , Dhruv Shorey, Indies opener Chris Gayle (99) The match was a forgettable one (c) c Jos Buttler b 47 Both their defeats exposed Chaitanya Bishnoi, Rituraj carried his bat through with an for young West Indies pacer Alzarri Quinton de Kock (wk) c Jos Buttler b Jofra Archer 81 KKR's over reliance on Andre Gaikwad, , Karn unbeaten 99, studded with five Joseph (0/53 in 3 overs), who was b D Kulkarni 16 Russell, who looked ominous, Sharma, , Harbhajan sixes and as many as 10 hits to the hammered for eight fours and three c Shreyas Gopal b Jofra Archer 6 but the opponents figured out a Singh, , Shardul fence to single-handedly anchor RCB skipper Virat Kohli and his teammate AB de Villiers cel- sixes and then was injured trying to not out 28 way to strangulate the Windies Thakur, Mohit Sharma, KM Punjab to 173 for four. ebrating during a big partnership before their victory against save a boundary. c Jos Buttler b Unadkat 5 powerhitter to restrict the team Asif, , N Kohli and de Villiers then did Kings XI Punjab. The 13th over changed the not out 0 to below-par totals. Jagadeesan, Scott Kuggeleijn. Extras: (B-1, W-3) 4 bulk of the scoring and once the game's complexion as Buttler Teams (from): Match starts at 4pm (IST). (4/40) a Umesh's next over, before Rahul smashed two sixes and four fours Total: (for 5 in 20 overs) 187 Kolkata Knight Riders: skipper was dismissed in the 16th tight over each. joined the party and smashed a Bowler: Krishnappa Gowtham 3-0-39-0, 4-0-38-1, (PTI) off Joseph to bring down the equa- over, (28 off 16) Mohammad Shami then gave couple of fours off the India pacer Jofra Archer 4-0-39-3, 4-0-36-1, Shreyas Gopal 4- played a crucial cameo to take the tion to a manageable run-a-ball. 0-21-0, 1-0-13-0. Punjab a glimmer of hope when in his third over. Buttler first conjured a 60-run team through with four balls to over he dismissed Kohli, who In the sixth over, Gayle Rajasthan Royals: spare. opening stand with skipper Ajinkya c Suryakumar Yadav b Krunal Pandya 37 pulled one straight to M Ashwin exploded as he welcomed Rahane (37 off 21 balls, 6x 4; 1x6) With this victory, RCB also as RCB slipped to 128 for two. Mohammad Siraj with a four at Jos Buttler c Suryakumar Yadav b 89 avoided the ignominy of most to lay the foundation and then added lbw b Bumrah 31 But Marcus Stoinis and de long off and followed it up with 87 runs for the second wicket with successive losses for a team at the Villiers ensured there were no a six over long-on and another Steven Smith c Ishan Kishan b Bumrah 12 start of an IPL season. Sanju Samson (31 off 26 balls; 2x4, c Hardik Pandya b Krunal Pandya 1 hiccups, sharing 46 runs, as RCB boundary across cover. Chasing 174 to win, Parthiv 1x6). Liam Livingstone b Krunal Pandya 1 romped home comfortably in the He then pulled another one Buttler initially played second Shreyas Gopal not out 13 Patel and Kohli gave RCB a fly- end. over square leg before sending fiddle to Rahane but then upped his Krishnappa Gowtham not out 0 ing start, amassing 43 off 23 balls Earlier, Gayle stitched a 66- the ball across the fine leg as ante once skipper was gone. The Extras (LB-2, W-2) 4 but the left-handed opener was run opening stand off 38 balls KXIP amassed 24 runs to end the Englishman in the eighth over, hit Total: (for 6 wickets in 19.3 Overs) 188 Players posing along with dignitaries during inaugural func- caught by off R with KL Rahul (18) and kept the powerplay at 60 for no loss. Rahul Chahar for a six, and then in Bowling: 3-0-31-0, 3-0-53-0, tion of Spring Shield T20 Cup at Anantnag. Ashwin in the 4th over. scoreboard ticking even though (PTI) next over, smashed two sixes off Rahul Chahar 4-0-34-1, 4-0-23-2, Krunal Pandya 4- Krunal Pandya as he raced to 50 off 0-34-3, Hardik Pandya 1.3-0-11-0. (PTI) Spring Shield Simula Club lifts 6th Baisakhi T20 Cricket Cup 29 balls. batsman -- Samson, Rahul Tripathi not out) and K Gowtham (0 not out) When Buttler departed in the (1), (12 ) and Liam held their nerves to take the side Tournament gets underway Livingstone (1) -- back to the pavil- home in a tense situation. Gopal hit Sports unites regions, religions: Dr Ashok Bhan 14th over, Rajasthan needed 41 Excelsior Sports Correspondent mony. ion as Rajasthan slumped to 174.6 the winning boundary off Hardik runs. But then came the twist in the The proceedings of the func- from 147/2. Pandya as celebrations erupted in *Akash, Sahil, Nipun, Puneet bag special prizes tale when Mumbai did make a ANANTNAG, Apr 13: The tion were conducted by However, Shreyas Gopal (13 the Rajasthan camp. (PTI) Excelsior Sports Correspondent by Ranjeet Kalra, Advisor for contest by 10 wickets to win the comeback of sorts sending four joint venture of J&K State Sports Broadcaster Azhar Hajini. Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt title trophy of the 6th Baisakhi Council and the Department of While providing details about JAMMU, Apr 13: Sports of Lakshadweep as the guest of T20 Cricket Cup, organised Sindhu surrenders to Okuhara in Singapore semifinals Youth Services and Sports 'Spring the uniqueness of the tourna- and games are the best medium honour and SSP RK Bhat as jointly by Jammu and Kashmir SINGAPORE, Apr 13: final at 2017 World Championship looked low in confidence and Shield Cricket Tournament' ment, Mubashir Hassan, Director to promote peace and harmony special guest. Police Department and Vishal that had clocked 110 minutes and is lacked the patience to engage her began at Sports Stadium, here. State Cricket Academy and through the messengers of The sponsors of the event- Cricket Club. P V Sindhu looked awfully out considered one of the best women's rival in long rallies. Thousands of cricket enthusi- Publications in J&K State Sports peace (sportspersons), besides Charanjeet Singh, President first, Parade Club of form as she surrendered without singles match in the history of bad- After the change of sides, asts and children from different Council stated that the purpose of infusing spirit and inculcating scored a modest a fight to former world champion minton. Sindhu lagged 1-3 but she recov- Government and Private schools the tournament is to provide plat- discipline in youth. total of 99 runs in Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the Since that marathon World ered to made it 4-4. Okuhara then attended the inaugural ceremony form to the youth to display their This was stated by Dr Ashok 20 overs. Skipper women's singles semifinals to draw Championship final, Sindhu and changed the pace of the rallies and of the mega event. cricketing skills, to encourage Bhan, former DGP and member Dhruv Mahajan curtains on India's campaign at the Okuhara have played each other six gathered six straight points, which Director General of Youth better sports environment and to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine top scored with 31 Singapore Open here today. times and the Indian won four included two precise lifts at the Services & Sports, Dr Saleem ur find the future International and Board (SMVDSB) as a chief runs, while Rohan Sindhu, a Rio Olympics silver times. backline and also a prompt net Rehman and Secretary J&K State IPL Stars from all the three divi- guest on the valedictory func- Koul and Ateev medallist, lost 7-21 11-21 to world But Saturday, Sindhu looked return. Sports Council, Dr Naseem sions of the state. "The selected tion of the 6th Baisakhi T20 Saini contributed no. 3 Okuhara in a lop-sided con- completely out of sort as just 15 The Japanese reached 11-5 at Javaid Chowdary after interacting lot will be groomed in the SCA Cricket Cup 2019 at Parade 20 and 17 runs to test. minutes into the match and she was the interval. with the players declared the tour- units across the state and if need ground, here today. the total respec- Sindhu had won the last two crestfallen after meekly surrender- With Sindhu continuing to nament open in an impressive arises, they will be sent to cricket He said sports apart from tively. From times they played each other and ing the first game following a heap commit simple errors, which function. academies outside the state for helping youth in overall devel- Simula Club, overall enjoyed a slight 7-6 advan- of unforced errors, mainly at the net included missing the lines and find- International cricketer advanced training to hone their opment of their personality, Sahil Sharma took tage in the head-to-head record and sidelines. ing the net too often, Okuhara dom- Parveez Rasool, cricketer Abid skills," he expressed also serves them as a career 4 wickets Kuldeep with Okuhara. While in-form Okuhara inated the proceedings, gathering Nabi and some senior cricketers The inaugural match of the option in the present era. Kumar bagged 3, The duo had played an epic showed great control, Sindhu points at will. (PTI) were present on the opening cere- tournament was played between "In the modern era sports is while Akash two local teams Mattan Reds and a profession. People get jobs on Former DGP Dr Ashok Bhan and Advisor Choudhary and Javaid Sports Club. Javaid Sports sports backgrounds, besides for Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt of Ritik claimed one Club won the match by bundling earning handsome money by Lakshadweep, Ranjeet Kalra interacting with wicket each. out their opponents on meagre representing the State at the players at Parade Ground in Jammu on In reply, 142 runs. Ishtiyaq Rasool was National and International Saturday. Simula Club declared as the man of the match scene," said Dr Bhan. chased the target scoring 28 runs and taking 3 Lavishing praise on the Jammu Wine Traders easily in 12.1 overs without los- important wickets. players for showing profession- Association and Ashish Singh, ing any wicket to win the match JD Kashmir of Youth al approach and killing spirit, Managing Director Horizon by 10 wickets. Puneet Kumar Services and Sports Department Dr Bhan said that the time is Group were also present on the played a brilliant innings of Bashir Ahmed; Nuzhat, ripe to see good number of occasion. unbeaten 62 runs before retiring Divisional Sports Officer (K), cricketers from the State blos- Earlier, Rajesh Gill, hurt. Another opening batsman Nusrat Gazala, Divisional Sports som at the higher levels like Coordinator of the event pre- Hinan contributed unbeaten 21 Officer (C) were present on the IPL etc. sented welcome address and runs to the total. Puneet Kumar occasion. Dr Bhan was accompanied gave brief report of the event. was adjudged as the man of the Ranjeet Kalra while speak- match, while Akash Choudhary ing on the occasion lauded the bagged the man of the tourna- efforts of the organisers for ment award. Nipun Verma and holding the event in a befitting Sahil Sharma were named best manner. batsman and best bowler of the He also requested Dr Bhan tournament respectively. to initiate a process for provid- The match was officiated by ing better facilities at the Dayal Singh and Ashok Singh Parade Cricket Ground, which as umpires, while Janu was the is known as the Mecca of scorer. Cricket in Jammu and Kashmir. The proceedings of the vale- Earlier, Simula Cricket Club dictory function were conduct- defeated Parade Sports ed by Commentator Rajesh Chief guest, Navin Kumar Choudhary, Principal Secretary, Association Club in an easy Dhar. Industries & Commerce felicitating students during Annual Day Function at GD Goenka in Jammu. Goenkans celebrate 11th Annual Day Excelsior Sports Correspondent lamp. The Principal of the school, JAMMU, Apr 13: GD Rajesh Rathore delivered the Goenka Public School, Jammu, welcome address, touching tan- governed by Om Prakash Bansal gentially upon the achievement Charitable Trust celebrated the galore of the school for the year 11th Annual Function 'Aahvaan 2018. 2019' with zeal and zest at It was followed by an elabo- Footballers posing along with dignitaries and officials at Goenkan Green Acres, here rate 'Award Ceremony' wherein GGM Science College Ground in Jammu on Saturday. today. the meritorious achievers were Navin Kumar Choudhary, felicitated with prizes, medals Shaheen FC drubs Vijay Club by solitary Principal Secretary, Industries & and trophies. Commerce was the chief guest The grand finale of the goal; wins Sr Div Football League on the occasion, while Rahul evening was the breathtaking Excelsior Sports Correspondent The other dignitaries present Bansal, President of Om presentation of the play Razia were ZA Thakur, President Prakash Bansal Charitable Trust Sultan. JAMMU, Apr 13: Drubbing JKFA; sm Gill, Sheikh and Sanya Bansal, Director of The play was a kaleidoscope Vijay Club by a solitary goal in Mehmood, S Kuldeep Singh, the school also graced the occa- of dances and medley of songs, the summit clash, Shaheen Ramesh Chander, Amardeep sion with their presence. which captivated the audience. Football Club won the title tro- Singh, Varinder Gupta and Principals from various Speaking on the occasion, phy of the Senior Division Charan Dass. renowned CBSE schools were the chief guest expressed delight Football League-2019, organ- also present on the occasion. on the accomplishments of the ised by the Jammu and Kashmir Pinki Manhas Sharma, D/o The gala show 'Aahvaan' com- school and urged the students to Football Association (JKFA) at Rajinder menced with the presentation by hone their talent to shape their GGM Science College Football Manhas, W/o the gifted school choir. The destiny and bring laurels to the ground, here. Sandeep Sharma, school orchestra put forth a har- state and the nation as well. The players of both the R/o Patoli monious blend of string and per- He expressed his happiness teams showed extraordinary Mangotrian, cussion instruments. over the befitting recognition soccer skills. However, Rajesh Jammu, who has The invocation of Lord accorded to awardees during the Thapa of Shaheen FC succeeded been declared Ganesha to seek blessings of the Award ceremony, which would in scoring a goal in 27th minute qualified for the award of the Almighty displayed the abound- definitely serve as an impetus to to give his side a vital lead and Degree of Doctor of Philosophy ing flair in the Goenkans. their stellar performance consis- finally Shaheen FC won the (PhD) in Environmental A Tableau was presented by tently. match by (1-0). Sciences by the University of the little Goenkans which Radhika Sharma, Senior Surinder Singh Bunty, Jammu. She worked on the topic depicted their talent of Coordinator proposed the vote Treasurer JKFA was the chief "Phytodiversity and music, dance and enactment. of thanks. guest on the occasion, who dis- Phytosociological Studies of It was followed by the floral The event culminated with tributed prizes among the win- Dudu Forest Range, J&K," felicitation of the chief guest and the singing of National Anthem. ners and runners-up teams on under the supervision of Dr Anil the lighting of the ceremonial the occasion. K. Raina.