SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU KKR post comprehensive win Upbeat Daredevils face India's grit not enough as stiff challenge from RCB over BENGALURU, Apr 16: but they will now be facing clinch 9th Azlan title HYDERABAD, Apr 16: RCB, who have also notched IPOH (Malaysia), Apr 16: Azlan Shah Cup. For India, this obstructed on top of the circle, but Riding high after an was the second time they finished Harmanpreet Singh's shot posed Brilliant by the pace up a comprehensive 45-run India suffered a 0-4 drubbing emphatic victory against win over Sunrisers with the silver medal in seven little threat as the custodian duo of Umesh Yadav and Morne Kings XI Punjab, a rejuvenat- at the hands of world champions final appearances. blocked it with his pads. Morkel, followed by skipper TODAY'S FIXTURE Australia to settle for a silver Playing to a plan at the begin- Craig increased Australia's 's superb half- Rising Pune Supergiants Vs Kings XI Punjab (Mohali) 4 PM medal, their best finish in six ning, India managed to keep the lead with an outstanding goal in century, powered Kolkata Royal Changers Bangalore Vs Delhi Daredevils (Bengaluru) 8 PM years, in the 25th Sultan Azlan Australians away from their the 35th minute when he dived to Knight Riders to a comprehen- Shah Cup hockey tournament citadel in the first quarter and deflect a cross from Blake Govers sive eight- win over Hyderabad in their opening here today. ed Delhi Daredevils will aim game. even managed to break into the into the right corner of the goal. Sunrisers Hyderabad in their at posing a serious challenge This was Australia's ninth title rival circle on two occasions. India came close to pulling a IPL match here today. On paper, RCB is a far win as they continued their stran- to a formidable Royal better side with the most pro- Australia forced one penalty cor- goal back in the 40th minute dur- The Knight Riders took early Challengers Bangalore when glehold over the tournament. ner that was fired wide of the ing a goalmouth scrimmage, but control by reducing the lific line-up IPL that India last won the tournament in the two teams square off in boasts of skipper , mark by Jeremy Hayward. Chris Ciriello pulled the ball pack Sunrisers to 50 for four in 10 IPL encounter, here tomor- 2010, their fifth title, when they At the other end, a cross from from the goalline after it had gone overs before Eoin Morgan led Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers were jointly declared winners row. and . Chinglensana Singh on the right past the goalkeeper. the fight-back with a breezy 51 Gautam Gambhir plays a shot during his knock of 90 runs After being battered in the with South Korea. In 2012 and was deflected wide off the mark This was followed by two two off 43 balls to help the hosts, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Saturday. Not to forget the presence 2015 they were the bronze medal- first game, Daredevils have of young talent Sarfaraz Khan by Chandana Thimmaiah. successive penalty corners for who elected to bat first, reach a SCOREBOARD comeback strongly with an lists. Frustrated for 25 minutes, India, but respectable 142 for seven in and domestic heavyweight Thomas Craig and Matt Sunrisers Hyderabad: eight-wicket win over KXIP .(PTI) Australia broke the deadlock was not able to shoot past Charter, their allotted 20 overs. Warner c Yadav b Yadav 13 Ghodes scored two goals each in when Craig picked up a diagonal the Australian custodian. The visiting team made a Dhawan c Uthappa b Morkel 6 open field play for Australia to ball in the goalmouth and moved Ghodes put the game out of fantastic start in the run-chase Henriques lbw b Yadav 6 Combination on Dhoni's mind overwhelm India after a stout sidewards before slamming the India's reach by scoring the third with openers Morgan c Shakib b Yadav 51 defence in the first quarter had ball into the boards. Australian goal in a goalmouth (38) and Gambhir (90 ) Hooda c Yadav b Russell 6 denied the world's top-ranked Ojha c Chawla b Morkel 37 Australia earned another melee in the 43rd minute when putting on 92 runs for the first as Supergiants meet KXIP team a good shot at the Indian penalty corner before Indian goalkeeper Akash Chikte palmed wicket. Ashish Reddy run out 13 citadel. Sharma not out 2 MOHALI, Apr 16: down with a few back-to-back striker Ramandeep Singh fea- a ball from the left, but it deflect- There was no stopping the Extras: (LB-2, W-4, NB-1) 7 wins, which both the teams will Australia took off though tured in the last move before half- ed to Ghodes. Knight Riders charge after the Total: (for 7 in 19.5 overs) 141 Getting his team composi- be aiming for. Craig's field goals in the 25th and time. Ramandeep's shy from the Mandeep Singh could have fine start and they reached the Bowling: Morkel 4-0-35-2, Yadav 4-0-28-3, Shakib 3-0-18-0, Russell tion right will be Mahendra For India's limited overs cap- 35th minutes, but the Indians top of the circle in a crowded entered his name in the score- target in 18.2 overs with 3.5-0-19-1, Narine 4-0-26-0, Chawla 1-0-13-0. Singh Dhoni's primary aim as tain Dhoni, it has always been seemed to be tiring when Ghodes scoring zone was easily deflected sheet, but his try off Talwinder : Gambhir remaining uncon- Rising Pune Supergiants meet about getting his combination scored struck twice in the 43rd out. Singh's pass went wide of the quered on a well-made 90 off Robin Uthappa lbw b Ashish Reddy 38 an out-of-sorts Kings XI Punjab and 57th minutes. Gautam Gambhir not out 90 right. He has believed in a set of Thimmaiah had another shot right post. just 60 balls, embellished with in an players while ICC World T20 Australia, who won all their at the goal from close range in the Last year's champions New Andre Russell b Mustafizur Rahman 2 cricket tournament encounter, seven matches in style, had 13 fours and a six. not out 11 was on and persisted with them first minute of the second half, Zealand claimed the bronze Gambhir finished off the Extras: (W-5) 5 here tomorrow. throughout the tournament thumped India 5-1 in the round- but sent the feeble push straight to medal by overcoming the chal- game in style by hitting a bound- Total: (For 2 wkts; 18.2 overs) 146 While the IPL debutants despite some criticism by the robin league encounter. goalkeeper Andrew Charter. lenge from hosts Malaysia 5-4 in ary off Karn Sharma to take the Bowling: B Kumar 4-0-29-0, B Sran 4-0-31-0, Mustafizur Rahman 4-0- Supergiants have a win and a pundits. Australia's triumph earned India were awarded their first the penalty shootout after the two team to 146 for two with 10 29-1, Karn Sharma 2.2-0-24-0, M Henriques 2-0-19-0, A Ashish Reddy loss to show for their efforts, In CSK, it was a different them their ninth title in the Sultan penalty corner in the 32nd minute teams were tied 3-3 in regulation 2-0-14-1. balls to spare. Kings XI Punjab has been beat- scenario, where the Chennai when striker SV Sunil was period.(PTI) Warner, who got a life in the Morgan's knock was studded Jammu District Opting to bat after winning en comprehensively in both their franchise always had half the very first over of the match as he with three boundaries and two the toss, the Sunrisers lost four matches as they are already at battle won at the auction table Inter-School Tournaments benifitted from a no ball deliv- sixes, while Ojha's innings of their top five batsmen with the bottom of the heap. itself which resulted in their ery, failed to capitalise on it and included two fours and an equal only 50 runs on board, including Since the league has just consistent show over the from Apr 20 gave away his wicket to Umesh number of sixes. that of skipper 's about completed the first week, years.(PTI) (13) wicket. with fielder Suryakumar Yadav It was Morkel who broke the the tables can be turned upside Excelsior Sports Correspondent They were revived by diving forward to grab it. partnership by dismissing Ojha JAMMU, Apr 16: The Morgan and (37 off Warner's 13 off 12 balls includ- and then Umesh struck again to Department of Youth Services 28 balls) as the duo put on a ed two boundaries. end Morgan's innings. and Sports District Jammu is solid fifth wicket stand of 67 Umesh inflicted more misery Ashish Reddy contributed a organizing Inter-School District runs together off just 47 deliver- on the Sunrisers by seeing off useful 13, including a huge six. Level Tournaments in various ies to take the team to a Moises Henriques (6) in his next In reply, Knight Riders got sports disciplines in the age respectable total. over. Hyderabad outfit's promis- off to a steady start with openers group of under-14 and under-17 Pace duo of Umesh (3/28) ing young acquisition -- Deepak Uthappa and Gambhir raising 86 boys and girls from April 20, and Morkel (2/35) did their job Hooda (6) -- too did not last long by the end of 11 overs. 2016 at MA Stadium, here. to perfection as they ran through as he was caught at the long on The two played with a lot of According to a circular Jubilant team of KCCC posing for a group photograph after the Sunrisers top order. off a slower from Andre responsibility, hitting occasional issued by the District Youth scripting victory over NCC at GGM Science College Hostel Out-of-form opener Shikhar Russel in the 10th over. fours off the loose balls. Services and Sports Officer, ground on Saturday. Dhawan (6) was the first to Morgan and Ojha steadied Gambhir, however, showed Jammu, Kick Boxing under-14 J&K Premier League T20 Cricket Tournament depart in the third over when the boat and played some fine his prowess in an over from and under-17 boys and girls shots to bring the crowd to life Karn Sharma when he hit three KKR wicketkeeper Uthappa competitions will be held from here at the Rajiv Gandhi consecutive fours to steal 14 KCCC drubs NCC to enter took a smart catch off Morkel's April 20 to April 25, 2016, while bowling. International Cricket stadium. runs from the 11th over.(PTI) J&K Powerlifters posing along with dignitaries after their selection to represent India. Wushu, Taekwondo, Slumbam, Thang-Ta, Sqay and Boxing in semis as Bandral scalps 6 wkts Finch strikes 3rd half century to 3 players of J&K Sports Power the age groups of under-14 and Excelsior Sports Correspondent wickets, thus lost the match by a under-17 boys and girls will also margin of 21 runs. Deepak JAMMU, Apr 16: be held from April 20 to April 25 Singh Manhas top scored with Lifting Asso to represent India Formidable and star-studded at Indoor Complex, MA 39 runs, while Vijay Dogra con- guide Lions past Mumbai Excelsior Sports Correspondent kg category, while another Kishan Chand Cricket Club Stadium. The boys events in tributed 38 runs to the toal and MUMBAI, Apr 16: deserved victory. second defeat in as many Sandeep Kumar has been select- (KCCC) defeated strong The visitors reached 147 home games this season. JAMMU, Apr 16: After the ed in 93 kg category, while in each discipline will be held from Manish Dogra chipped in with In-form Australian opener National Cricket Club (NCC) by for 7 in the last ball after fac- Opting to field first, the final nomination of the selected Women’s section, Achint Kour April 20 to April 22 and the girls 22 runs. Ankush Bandral was Aaron Finch battled a ham- 21 runs to enter into the semifi- ing some anxious moments Lions did not allow MI to fly Indian team and dope test results has been picked in 72 kg catego- competitions from April 23 to the wrecker-in-chief for KCCC, string injury to single-handed- nals of the ongoing Jammu and when they lost two wickets in off to a good start, reducing taken by Indian Powerlifting ry. These players are from J&K April 25, 2016. who captured 6 important wick- ly take Gujarat Lions to a Kashmir Premier League T20 the penultimate over from the hosts and two-time win- Federation, three players from Sports Powerlifting Association. These sports activities have ets, while Sahil Lotra bagged 2 three-wicket last ball victory Cricket Tournament, being Mitchell Mclenaghan, MI's ners to 19 for 2 initially and Jammu and Kashmir have been President of the Association, been scheduled as per the wickets and Raman Dutta over defending champions picked to represent India in the organized by Tawi Sports Club best bowler with 4 for 21. then 77 for five, and the home Rakesh Jai, Ch. Zulfakar-Ali, Calendar of Activities for the claimed one. in a thrilling Asian Powerlifting at GGM Science College Hostel Gujarat Lions needed 11 team never fully recovered Minister CA&PD of Food & year 2016-17 framed by the The match was officiated by IPL match here today. Championship to be held at ground, here. runs from the last over and the from this early wobble. Department of Youth Services Sadiq Hussain Malik, Rajinder T20 expert Finch (67 not Udaipur (Rajasthan) from June 7 Supply J&K, Shambhu Gupta Earlier, KCCC scored a good 29-year-old Finch, who devel- Only a late stand of 42 in and Sports. Singh and Sanju. out) played the sheet-anchor's to June 12, 2016. and Rajan Jain, general secre- total of 178 runs in the stipulat- oped a hamstring problem in the last three overs between tary have lauded the efforts of ed 20 overs, losing 9 wickets in KC Sports Club will take on role as he batted through the the 18th over, and Dhawal Krunal Pandya (18 not out) In Men’s section, Sandeep Dr Suraj Mohani Jamwal, D/o innings to hit his third half Kumar has been selected in 74 the players for this achievement. Surinder Singh, W/o Anil the process. Ram Dayal top RCC Srinagar on April 18 at 9 Kulkarni (6 not out) got the and Tim Southee (25 in 11 scored with 43 runs, while am, while JCC will lock-horns century on the trot as tourna- required runs with the balls) helped MI recover to Bhau, R/o ment debutants Gujarat Lions PatoliBandeep Singh and Vimarsh with NMCC at 12 noon on the Australian fittingly hitting a some extent and post a score Kaw contributed 37 and 32 runs same date. notched up their third straight pulled four off the final ball in excess of 140. Brahmana, to the total respectively. For Ramandeep Kralia, S/o Subash victory to remain on top of the bowled by Jasprit Bumrah MI now travel to Muthi, Jammu, NCC, Vijay Dogra was the pick Chander and Sharda Devi, R/o table at the Wankhede after the scores were tied. Hyderabad to take on who has been of the bowlers, who took 3 wick- H No 53/2, Vijay Stadium here. The visiting team, sans key Sunrisers on April 18 while declared quali- ets, while Pranav Mahajan and Nagar, Talab Chasing 144 for a win, the all-rounder the Lions head home to Rajkot fied for the Inderjeet Singh claimed 2 and Tillo, Jammu, Lions lost an early wicket who opted out of the game due to clash with the Hyderabad award of the degree of Doctor one wicket respectively. who has quali- before Finch's 67 off 54 balls, to his marriage tomorrow, franchise on April 21. of Philosophy (PhD) in In reply, NCC managed to fied National studded with a six and seven played clinically efficient Asked to bat first, Mumbai Sociology by the University of score 157 runs by losing all the Eligibility Test fours, kept one end up and cricket to dump MI to their Indians batting failed to click Jammu. She worked on the (NET)-JRF in guide his side home to a well- for the second time in as many topic, “Social Construct of Preeti Devi, D/o Late Subash Physical Education, the result home games as they were Widowhood: A Study of Rajput Chander and Rani Devi, R/o of which was declared by restricted to 143 for 8 by Widow in Kathua District,” No need to promote Sarfaraz Village Ghaink, Central Board of Secondary Gujarat Lions. (PTI) under the supervision of Dr Power lifters posing alongwith dignitaries during inaugural Vishav Raksha. Gharota, Education (CBSE), recently. up the order: Kedar Jadhav Sharath, Mouma function of State level open bench press championship. Bhalwal, Renu Bala, D/o Hari Ram and Jammu, who Deepika, D/o Kanta and BENGALURU, Apr 16: Chinnaswamy stadium. too booked for State level open bench press Satya Devi, R/o Village Jandial has qualified Houshar Singh, R/o Village Asked about the return of Thati, Agore, Royal Challengers Bangalore National Kalaya, Doda, , Jadhav said he Bhalwal, Jammu, batsman Kedar Jhadav today felt Rio berths Eligibility Test who has qualified does not have any idea when the power lifting C’ship organised who has qualified there was no need to promote (NET) in Education, the result National West Indian tweaker would return, NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Excelsior Sports Correspondent The opening ceremony was National young Sarfaraz Khan in the batting of which was declared by Eligibility Test but lavished praise on the contri- inaugurated by the executive Eligibility Test order when they meet Delhi Brushing aside his four- JAMMU, Apr 16: All J&K Central Board of Secondary (NET) in History, butions made by Yuzuvendra member of the association (NET) in Daredevils in an IPL match here year-old London disappoint- power lifting association Jammu Education (CBSE), recently. the result of which Chahal who shouldered the Rajeev Charak, Ajay Sharma, Education, the tomorrow, as he was doing well at ment and the third-place finish conducting state level open was declared by responsibility of RCB's spin Sanjeev Singh Rakwal, Rahul result of which was declared by Satvinder Kaur, D/o Ravinder number five. in the South Asia Zone quali- bench press championship was Central Board of Secondary attack. Sawhney, Vinay Sharma, Central Board of Secondary Singh and Harjeet Kour, R/o "I don't see any changes in the fiers just a couple of days ago, organised at indoor sports com- Education (CBSE), recently. "I don't have any idea when Anshumaan Sharma, Adil. Education (CBSE), recently. Ajit Nagar, batting line-up because everyone Achanta Sharath Kamal fought plex, multipurpose hall, M.A Sumit, Deepak, and other mem- Badree is going to return, but his way back to the decisive Stadium here. The champi- Upper Gadi Richa Rajput, D/o Suram is doing well at their respective bers of the Association. Near Ruby Mahajan, W/o Ajay Gupta, regarding Yuzi, he has been doing final round in Hong Kong's onship sponsored by jointly Garh, Ward-No Singh, W/o Maninder Singh positions. So, if Sarfaraz is doing about 110 players of different D/o Hem Raj and Vishno Devi, well for RCB over the years and Queen Elizabeth Stadium to Galaxy Gym Nai-Basti Jammu, 4, Jammu, who Charak, R/o Old well at number five, he should weight categories participated in R/o Dogra Nagar, he is a quality bowler in domestic grab the second men's slot National Championship Gym has qualified Satwari, Jammu, stick to that, and that is what he this championship. Muthi, Jammu, cricket. Yes you are right, he is one today. Sari Rakwal, K.K health Club/ National who has quali- can do best for the team," he told The championship was inau- who has qualified of the main spinners we have cur- At the Asian Olympic Gym Akhnoor, Maha Lakshmi Eligibility Test fied National reporters on the eve of the match at gurated by Minister for Health National rently, but the moment Badree will Games Qualification tourna- Institute of information and (NET) in Geography, the result Eligibility Test and Medical Education Bali Eligibility Test Winning start for be here, his presence will only ment's Stage 2 men's singles technology Ghou Manshan, and of which was declared by (NET) in Bhagat in the presence of senior (NET) in strengthen our bowling," he said. event, the Indian defeated Iran's Nutritions-and Lower Roop Central Board of Secondary Education, the BJP leader Yudhvir Sethi and Education, the Advani at Asian Jadhav said travel concern is Noshad Alamiyan 4-3 (12- Nagar Muthi. Education (CBSE), recently. result of which was declared by other dignitaries. result of which was declared by part and parcel of players' lives, 14,11-6,3-11,7-11,11-4,11-7,11- Central Board of Secondary Snooker C’ship Central Board of Secondary Jigmat Chosgail, S/o Nawang but it is useful, for they get to 6), much to his own relief and Education (CBSE), recently. know each other well, which is the GDC Udhampur organizes Education (CBSE), recently. Tangais, R/o Hemya, Leh DOHA, Apr 16: that of his team-mates for Deachen Kunzang, D/o "hallmark" of a really good team. Ladakh, who whom he has been an iconic Rohit Ganjoo, S/o Ashok Norboo Tundup, R/o Takhsha, Indian ace Pankaj Advani "Travel concern is part and has qualified player. Symposium, Singing Competition Kumar Ganjoo, R/o Sarwal, Leh Ladakh, started his his campaign at the parcel of the professional crick- National Sharath, who made his first Excelsior Correspondent In singing competition, the jammu, who has who has quali- Asian Snooker Championship eters' lives. We all are used to this. Eligibility Test Olympic appearance at Athens students presented meledions qualified fied National with a 4-0 win over Saudi Sometimes I feel it is good to be (NET)-JRF in in 2004, will be at the Riocentro JAMMU, Apr 16: The NSS and sufi songs depicting above National Arabia's Sulaiman Almisfer Buddhist, Jain, Eligibility Test traveling - you get to spend more Units and Women Development issues which enthused the large Eligibility Test here today. in Barra da Tijuca, the table ten- Gandhian & (NET) in time with your team-mates. You Cell of Govt. Degree College gathering of students. Suraj (NET) in In his first match, Pankaj nis venue, in August in the com- Peace Studies, the result of Buddhist, Jain, get to know about them, and get- Udhampur in collaboration with Dogra, Amit Kumar and Balbir Management, beat Almisfer in straight frames pany of Soumyajit Ghosh, which was declared by Central Gandhian & ting to know each other is a hall- Department of Advertisement Singh were adjudged 1st, 2nd & the result of 82-26 81-0676-23,70-15 with Manika Batra and Mouma Das, Board of Secondary Education Peace Studies, the result of mark of a really good side," he and Visual Publicity, Govt. of 3rd respectively. which was declared by Central breaks of 67 and 69 in the sec- who also made her first Olympic (CBSE), recently. which was declared by Central said. India), organized competition in Prof GR Verma, Prof Veer Board of Secondary Education ond and fourth frame respec- appearance at Athens. A maxi- Board of Secondary Education Asked about RCB bowlers connection with missions Singh, Prof. Yogesh, Prof Anita (CBSE), recently. Amandeep Kour, D/o Balwant tively. mum of two players per (CBSE), recently. leaking too many runs, Jadhav “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” and and Prof Gurpreet Kour were the Singh and Gurdeep Kour, R/o "It was great to have this National Olympic Committee is Bhushan Kumar, S/o Gian Veerta Devi, W/o Naresh said it is inappropriate to blame “Beti Padao, Beti Bachao”, here adjudicators. Basti New campaign started, there is a allowed to compete in both the Chand and Bajo Devi, R/o Kumar, R/o Delaine, the bowlers because the ground today. On this occasion Principal of Banteen, rhythm that is found on com- singles event at the Games. And, Aithen Chabba, Bhaderwah, and the boundaries here are too In symposium, the partici- the College Prof. S.S Bhalwal Railway Patri, mencing with a tournament and for the first time, India will be Jammu, who Doda, who has short. pants deliberated in detail on the also addressed the students over Miran Sahib, I am delighted to have got off to represented by a full four-mem- has qualified qualified "I guess it is a high scoring issues of Beti Padao, Beti the issues and asked them to Jammu, who a winning start. I am focused on ber squad at Rio. After spending National National ground, so you cannot blame Bachao” and Shavina Akhter, aware the Common masses has qualified working towards a similar a relaxed night following his Eligibility Test Eligibility Test bowlers for it ... The deck here is Shivi Badayal and Meenakshi about the above missions. National score-line for all my group tough win over Saudi adversary (NET) in (NET) in completely batting paradise and Rajput-Akhter Hussain Azad Dr. Udhey Bhanu, Prof. Eligibility Test (NET) in matches," Advani said. Ali Alkhadrawi, Sharath knew it Education, the Education, the have small boundary. So, as a were adjudged 1st , 2nd & 3rd Suresh Kumar Dogra and other Education, the result of which Advani will play his second result of which was declared by result of which was declared by batsman you have to put enough was going to be a testing contest respectively. The consolations faculty members were also pres- was declared by Central Board match in the group stages Central Board of Secondary Central Board of Secondary runs on the board to back our against the 25-year-old prizes were also given to the ent on the occasion. of Secondary Education tomorrow. (PTI) bowlers," he said.(PTI) Alamiyan. (UNI) participants. Education (CBSE), recently. (CBSE) recently. Education (CBSE) recently.