NEW DELHI, December 22: A fine spell of medium pace bowling by V Vijay Kumar (4 for 22, including a hat-trick) helped Tamil Nadu score a six wicket wn over Kerala in the opening match of the All India Vinoo Mankad Trophy (under-16) tournament for schools at Salwan Boys School ground here today.Kerala made 93 for nine in the stipulated 25 overs, Vilas Narayanan top-scoring with 28. Besides Vijay Kumar, Srinivas Raghavan (2 for 4) was the other main wicket-taker.
Tamil Nadu reached the target in 17.1 overs, losing four wickets in the process. Gulam Gouse remained unbeaten on 20 while Nirmal Kumar scored 25.
In another match at Rohini sports complex, West Bengal received a walkover from Rajasthan who failed to turn up.
Brief Scores: Kerala: 93 for 9 in 25 overs (Vilas Narayanan 28, Shamraz 26, Vijay Kumar 4 for 22, Srinivas Raghavan 2 for 4). Tamil Nadu: 96 for 4 in 17.1 overs (Gulam Gouse 20 not out, Nirmal Kumar 25).
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