Bhanu Pratap Club Clinches KS Sports Trophy with Dominant 6-Wicket Victory

Prayagraj : In a thrilling finale at the Chak Hariharganj ground in Jhusi, Bhanu Pratap Singh Club emerged victorious, defeating AS Hanumanganj Club by six wickets to lift the prestigious KS Sports Trophy Under-14 Cricket title.

The Final Showdown
Winning the toss and batting first, AS Hanumanganj Club struggled to build momentum against a disciplined bowling attack, eventually being bowled out for 112 runs in 19.4 over.

Key Contributors: Anubhav Gupta (23), Mayank Yadav (20), and Shivendra Singh (19).

Bowling Stars: Shashank Maurya led the wrecking crew with figures of 3/13, supported by Raj (2/17) and Nitesh Yadav (2/26).

Chasing a target of 113, Bhanu Pratap Singh Club reached 115 for 4 in just 18.3 overs, anchored by a stellar unbeaten knock from Shiv Gautam, who scored 64 runs. He was supported by Manas (23) and Aryan Yadav (15).

Awards and Recognition
The post-match ceremony saw chief guests Devesh Mishra (NIS Cricket Coach), Chandra Mohan Yadav (Owner, KS Sports), and Pratap Singh Chandel distribute the honors.

• Man of the Match, Best Batter & Man of the Tournament: Shiv Gautam
• Best Bowler: Nitesh Yadav

The match was officiated by umpires Shishir Mehrotra and Ramchandra Yadav, with Mohammad Saif handling scoring duties. Organizing Secretary Vipin Yadav welcomed the guests, while Sachin Prakash Singh conducted the proceedings.

A Moment of Solemnity
Beyond the cheers of victory, the sporting community showed its heart. Following the match, players and spectators observed two minutes of silence to mourn the passing of the father of Rahul Singh, a respected ACA cricket umpire.

The tournament concluded as a celebration of young talent in the Prayagraj region, highlighting the bright future of local cricket.