NEW DELHI: Chasing a victory target of 130, Delhi ended with 78 for three in their North Zone Merchant Trophy (u-16) league match against Haryana at Palam B ground here today. Skipper Rajat Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 51 (8x4, 79m).Earlier resuming at their overnight score of 42 for 2, Haryana were dismissed for 174 in their second essay. Opener Bhuwnesh Sharma top-scored with 76 (9x4, 312m) while the wickets were shared by left-arm spinner Sahil Khullar (4 for 62), leg-spinner Abhishek Sharma (3 for 38) and medium pacer Nitin Aggarwal (2 for 17). Delhi travel to Patiala to play Punjab from November 21.
Brief scores: Haryana: 183 and 174 (Bhuwnesh Sharma 76, Sahil Khullar 4 for 62, Abhishek Sharma 3 for 38, Nitin Aggarwal 2 for 17). Delhi: 228 and 78 for 3 (Rajat Jaiswal 51 not out, Joginder Sharma 2 for 35). (ENS)LG, Jindal in semis: LG beat South Delhi `A' 8 1/2-4 and Jindal Steel and Power defeated South Delhi `B' 4-3 1/2 in the quarter-finals of the ABN-Amro Bank Bhopal-Patuadi Cup.
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