Outer Delhi Warriors Clinch 51st Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Title

Himmat Singh of Outer Delhi Warriors team receiving Man of the Match award from Mr. Rajan Manchanda (Ex-Joint Secretary, DDCA).

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: Outer Delhi Warriors produced a remarkable run chase to defeat Collage Sports by 4 wickets in a thrilling final and lifted the coveted 51st All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Tournament title. The victory capped off an outstanding campaign for the Warriors, who successfully chased down a challenging target of 246 with nearly three overs to spare.

Batting first, Collage Sports posted an imposing 245/5 in 20 overs. Lalit Yadav led the charge with a sensational 109 off 51 balls, smashing 10 sixes and 5 fours, while skipper Samarth Seth played a blistering knock of 80 from 39 deliveries. Swastik Chhikara chipped in with a quickfire 24. For Outer Delhi Warriors, Shivam Sharma and Shaurya Malik picked up two wickets each.

Lalit Yadav of Collage Sports team receiving Fighter of the Match award from Mr. Rajan Manchanda (Ex-Joint Secretary, DDCA).

Chasing 246, Outer Delhi Warriors launched a fearless assault. Himmat Singh stole the show with a breathtaking 95 off just 30 balls, hammering 11 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 316.67. He received excellent support from Dhruv Singh, who blasted 69 off 29 balls, while Sarthak Ranjan contributed 39. Late cameos from Akshay Saini and Shivam Sharma ensured the Warriors crossed the finish line at 251/6 in 17.1 overs.

For Collage Sports, Arun Chaprana claimed three wickets and Ajit (Bholu) took two, but the bowlers were unable to halt the explosive chase.

Awards were given by Mr. Rajan Manchanda (Ex-Joint Secretary, DDCA).

* Man of the Match: Himmat Singh
* Fighter of the Match: Lalit Yadav.