 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 17: The stage is set for a thrilling final as hosts Northern Region-II (NR-II) will take on Corporate Centre (CC) in the finals of the POWERGRID Inter Regional Cricket Tournament 2024, tomorrow at MA Stadium.
The fourth day of the tournament witnessed two exciting semifinals. In the first semifinal at University Grounds, Northern Region-II (NR-II) defeated Eastern Region-II (ER-II) by 8 wickets. ER-II, batting first, were bowled out for just 86 runs in 16.3 overs. NR-II chased down the target comfortably in 15 overs, losing only 2 wickets. Saurabh Shukla of NR-II, who claimed 4 wickets for just 9 runs, was named the Man of the Match.
In the second semifinal at MA Stadium, Corporate Centre (CC) triumphed over Northern Region-I (NR-I) by 27 runs. CC, batting first, posted a total of 137/8 in 20 overs. NR-I fell short, scoring 110/8 in 20 overs. Abhisar Vishnoi of CC, who took 3 wickets, was awarded Man of the Match. The final promises to be a high-stakes encounter between the top two teams, with NR-II aiming to capitalize on their home advantage.
POWERGRID, a Maharatna enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is a leader in interstate bulk power transmission and continues to achieve excellence with its cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance. The Northern Region-II headquarters in Jammu oversees a vast transmission system across multiple states and Union Territories, contributing significantly to India's energy infrastructure. |
