FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Rahane, bowlers script Lions seek return to winning Akbar continues his ways, SRH await Yuvraj’s return HYDERABAD, May 5: Starting with a string of vic- badly-needed win for Pune tories, Gujarat Lions have hit a dominance in cycling arena Smarting from back-to-back NEW DELHI, May 5: Sanju Samson (20), Karun gled to find momentum. roadblock as they suffered Excelsior Sports Correspondent took a huge lead of about one Aijaz distributed prizes among reverses, Gujarat Lions will defeats at the hands of laggards Kilometer at the end of the race. the winners. Nair (32) and Sam Billings (24) Pawan Negi contributed have their task cut out when Ajinkya Rahane continued were all guilty of throwing away unbeaten 19 off 12, getting 13 Kings XI Punjab and Delhi BUDGAM, May 5: The only Large number of locals Addressing the players and his fine run of form and struck a they lock horns with Sunrisers international cyclist of State including women witnessed the spectators on the occasion, Rifat TODAY’S FIXTURE Akbar Khan who plays for well-controlled unbeaten 63 to SCOREBOARD Abdullah highlighted the impor- lead Rising Pune Supergiants to Mirza Sons proved his mettle Delhi Daredevils: Gujarat Lions Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) 8 PM tance of sports in day today life a much-needed seven–wicket again in a cycle race after finish- Risabh Pant b Dinda 2 of youth. He said that Kawoosa win over Delhi Daredevils in an ing first at Check-i-Kawoosa in Sanju Samson c R Ashwin b Boland 20 Daredevils in their last two out- has become a hub of cycling Indian Premier League match, Hyderabad who are expecting district Budgam today. Karun Nair c Perera b Bhatia 32 ings at home. activities and there is need to here tonight. their star allrounder Yuvraj The race was organized by JP Duminy run out (Rahane/Dhoni) 34 The debutants would hope promote the sport in the area at a Earlier, Supergiants bowlers Singh to feature in the playing Chinar Sports Development Sam Billings c Rahane b Bhatia 24 playing away from home would large scale. He also announced did a good job, especially in the XI, in the Indian Premier Association. Craig Brathwaite c Perera b Boland 20 bring some luck as the Suresh that a mega National level middle overs, to restrict the in- League here tomorrow. Vice Chairman Budgam Pawan Negi not out 19 Raina-led side seek to revive its cycling event would be organ- form Delhi Daredevils to 162 for Yuvraj is yet to play in a sin- Sports Council, Rifat Abdullah Jayant Yadav run out (Tiwary) 1 campaign. Ace cyclist Akbar being ized in next two months at seven after inviting the hosts to gle game this IPL since being flagged off the race in presence Mohammed Shami not out 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad are felicitated after clinching pres- Kawoosa during the night under bat. ruled out after suffering an of Ajaz Bashir from J&K Bank, Extras: (LB-1, W-6, NB-1) 8 coming off a 15-run win over tigious cycling title at Budgam Street lights which are already Chasing a modest total on a which sponsored the event. Total: (for 7 wickets in 20 overs) 162 Royal Challengers Bangalore. on Thursday. functional on Gulmarg highway good track, Supergiants crossed The race started from Chinar Bowling: Dinda 4-0-34-1, Perera 1-0-9-0, Boland 4-0-31-2, R However, despite losses in from Narbal to Mazhama. the line easily in 19.1 overs with Colony Check -i-Kawoosa and Ashwin 4-0-34-0, Bhatia 4-0-22-2, M Ashwin 3-0-31-0. the last two games, the Lions competition early in the morning Meanwhile, in junior category, Rahane carrying his bat. The culminated at Kawoosa Khalisa Rising Pune Supergiants: are placed second in the points on Srinagar Gulmarg highway. Pervaiz Ahmad Sheer Gujri of opener scored unbeaten 63 off . The race was completed in Ajinkya Rahane not out 63 table with six wins from nine The organizers appreciated the Boys Hr Secondary School 48 balls while skipper Mahendra seven laps where cyclists cov- Usman Khawaja st Samson b Mishra 30 appearances, while Sunrisers role of Police Station Magam bagged the first place, while Singh Dhoni played a fiery 27 ered distance of 42 kms. Saurabh Tiwary c Billings b Imran Tahir 21 Hyderabad are occupying the who regulated traffic very Saqub Sheikh of Toyota Ansari off 20 balls. Akbar Khan of Mirza Sons Mahendra Singh Dhoni c Billings b Imran Tahir 27 fifth position with four victo- smoothly during the event. and Monis Ismail of Gazala Supergiants remained at defeated his competitors by a Thissara Perera not out 14 ries. On the concluding ceremony Memoral School bagged second number six in the points table margin of 1km. Akbar took lead Extras: (LB-1, W-7, NB-3) 11 SRH enjoy a psychological of the race, Mr Rifat and Mr and third positions respectively. but got a crucial win under their in fourth lap and later dominat- Total: (for 3 wickets in 19.1 overs) 166 advantage as they won against belt, having struggled to find ed the race. Adil Teli of Arco Bowling: Yadav 4-0-25-0, Brathwaite 2-0-17-0, Shami 3.1-0-50- Gujarat Lions by a comprehen- their feet in their debut season Cements secured second place, 0, Mishra 4-0-28-1, Duminy 1-0-9-0, Tahir 4-0-26-2, Negi 1-0- sive 10 wickets in their previous after losing some key players to while Waheed Ahmad bagged 10-0. meeting on April 21. injuries. After suffering early set- third place in the race. It was only third win for the their wickets after good starts. runs of last over bowled by backs, Sunrisers Hyderabad Theimpact of training Pune outfit after losing six The Supergiants stifled the paceman Ashoke Dinda (1/34). made a quick turnaround with received by Akbar Khan at matches. Daredevils innings with excel- Supergiants openers – both their batting and bowling Sports Authority of India Centre JP Duminy, who led the lent bowling from Rajat Bhatia Usman Khwaja (30 off 27) and clicking together. (PTI) New Delhi was visible when he Daredevils in place of Zaheer injury in the World T20 match (2/22) and R Ashwin (0/34) in Rahane set up the chase with against Australia. Khan, was top-scorer for the the middle overs. Had it not their 59–run stand. While hosts with a 34-run knock, Yuvraj had earlier hoped to Jodhamal shines in International been for some powerful hits by Khwaja, playing his first IPL join the team for the match which came off 32 balls with Carlos Barthwaite (20 off 8), match, looked rusty, Rahane was just one shot to the fence. tomorrow and he is already in Conference at Doon School Daredevils would have strug- rock solid with his shots. (PTI) the city. Excelsior Correspondent The conference focused on Jubilant players of KCCC posing for a group photograph sustainable efforts to save nature after beating RCC at Mandal in Jammu on Thursday. Cross country race held at Sopore JAMMU, May 5: Delegates and environment, and Jodhamal Excelsior Sports Correspondent Khursheed Ahmad Jan flagged of Jodhamal Public School com- Team presented a documentary in the race. prising of Navisha Gupta and on 'Save River Tawi' which KCCC thrashes RCC by 8 SOPORE, May 5: A cross The race was categorized Hasit Sachdev along with their received immense appreciation country race was today held at into two categories of under-17 Coordinator, Roopinder Kour and garnered enough attention Seer Jagir Sopore in which and under-14. participated in the 4th from all corners of the audience. wkts in 2nd Holi Cup about 200 students from various International Youth Conference Mehraj-u-din Lone emerged The delegation of Jodhamal Excelsior Sports Correspondent for KCCC, who scalped 3 on Earth and Man at the Doon as the winner of under- School came back home victori- important wickets by conceding School, Dehradun and won the 17 category, while ous with not only the reward but JAMMU, May 5: Kishan 41 runs in his 4 overs, while 'Best Presentation Trophy'. Faisal Ahmad Lone also with learning experiences Chand Cricket Club (KCCC) Bandeep Singh claimed one The conference registered emerged as the winner and considered themselves for- defeated RCC Jammu by 8 wicket. participation from top 48 institu- of under- 14 category. tunate of becoming an active wickets in the ongoing 2nd Holi In reply, KCCC chased the Winners of Inter-House Athletic Meet posing for a group tions from Dehradun, Wehlam Both of the winners part of Environment Saving Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, target in 15.2 overs by losing 2 photograph at DPS Leh. Boys School Dehradun, British were given prizes on International Conference. being organized under the super- wickets, thus won the match by School Jakrata, National School the occasion. The Team was mentored by vision Sachin Singh, Mukesh 8 wickets. Vimarsh Kaw top Jordan, Scindia Kanya Speaking on the DPS Leh conducts Faculty In-charge, Roopinder Sharma and Sunil Kumar, under scored with 66 off 37 balls, Vidyalaya Gwalior, Sacred occasion, Principal Kour and Radhika Sharma, the chairmanship of Ankush while Manik Gupta and Heart School Kalyan, Salwan stressed upon the time- Inter-House Athletic Meet assisted by Kushboo Khorana & Abrol at Mandal Cricket ground, Jagteshwar Singh Singh con- ly holding of such Public School Gurgaon and Charanjeev, students of here.