14 January,2021 06:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Delhi pacer Ishant Sharma bagged 2-17 in win over Andhra. Pic/Suresh Karkera
Delhi recorded their second straight win in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after beating Andhra Pradesh by six wickets in an Elite Group E game at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Meanwhile, young batsman Mohammed Azharuddeen smashed an unbeaten 137 off 54 balls (11x6, 9x4) as Kerala chased Mumbai's 196-7 in a comprehensive manner in their Group E match.
No Mumbai bowler was sparred by the Kerala opener as he struck some lusty blows effortlessly in their eight-wicket win. This is Kerala's second consecutive win while Mumbai are yet to open their win account. Put in to bat, Andhra were restricted to 124-9 in their 20 overs, as Delhi bowlers led by left-arm pacer Pradeep Sangwan (3-33), put up an impressive show.
Delhi chased the target with three overs to spare even as skipper and India opener Shikhar Dhawan (5) fell cheaply. For Andhra, Ashwin Hebber, who walked in at number five (32) was the top scorer as their entire top-order including skipper Ambati Rayudu (1), stumper KS Bharat (8) and Ricky Bhuvi (0) struggled.
Andhra were reeling at 36 for four at one stage. Their innings never got going as Delhi made regular inroads. India speedster Ishant Sharma (2-17), right-arm pacer Simarjeet Singh (2-21) and off-spinner Lalit Yadav (2-22) played their roles to perfection.
For Delhi, the chase wasn't exactly a walk in the park as they were reduced to 10 for two. But Nitish Rana (27) and Anuj Rawat (33) shared 52-runs for the third wicket to bring them back into the game. After the two departed, Himmat Singh (32 not out) and Lalit Yadav (20 not out) ensured that there were no further hiccups as they forged an unbeaten 40-run fifth wicket stand to take their side home. Delhi had defeated Mumbai in their opening game.
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