Jharkhand beat Saurashtra by 7 wickets

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Press Trust of India Kochi
Last Updated : Jan 09 2016 | 4:57 PM IST
Jharkhand reached the knockout stage after producing a disciplined all-round performance to comfortably beat Saurashtra by seven wickets in the national T20 championship for Syed Mushtaq Trophy here today.
Opting to bowl, Jharkhand restricted Saurashtra to 128 for five in the stipulated 20 overs at Nehru Stadium, before overhauling the target with three balls to spare, reaching 132 for three in 19.3 overs.
Opening the batting, India player Cheteshwar Pujara top-scored for Saurashtra with 54 off 52 balls, while hitting five boundaries and two sixes.
In their chase, Jharkhand's Virat Shah made 41 off 45 balls with the help of two boundaries and a six in the Group B game.
Jharkhand have registered an impressive five wins from six matches, while Saurashtra have won three games and lost three in their six outings.
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First Published: Jan 09 2016 | 4:57 PM IST

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