Openers Annabathula Akash (25) and Akshath Reddy (43) got Hyderabad off to a quick start.
Nagpur: Haryana batsman Virendra Sehwag walks off the field after loosing his wicket against Hyderabad during Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)
Nagpur: Hyderabad registered a comfortable 35-run win over Haryana to record their second win in Group ‘A’ of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 cricket tournament, here on Wednesday.
Opting to bat, the top four Hyderabad batsmen got double digit scores to help their side post a competitive 173 for 8 in their alloted 20 overs. Openers Annabathula Akash (25) and Akshath Reddy (43) got Hyderabad off to a quick start stitching 64 runs in 6.3 overs.
Later on, skipper Hanuma Vihari, who top-scored with a 28-ball 44, and Tanmay Agarwal (20) too made useful contributions with the bat to help Hyderabad post a competitive total.
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (3/43) picked up three wickets for Haryana, while Amit Mishra scalped (2/27) two. Chasing the target, Haryana lacked partnerships as they could only manage 138 for 7.
Opener Nitin Saini (30) got off to a start before being run out. The other notable contributors for Haryana were Amit Mishra (28 not out), Rahul Dagar (21) and Mohit Hooda (20). Coming on to bat in the middle of the order, Haryana captain Virender Sehwag (9) disappointed his fans. Vihari (2/13) and Mohammed Siraj (2/23) picked up two wickets apiece.
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( Source : PTI )
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