Explosive Batting and Disciplined Bowling Shape Results in BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League
The HexaMed BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League witnessed two thrilling matches at the University of Jammu Ground, with Tiles and Bath CC and Sultan Warriors Baramulla emerging victorious in convincing fashion. The action-packed day of the tournament showcased explosive batting displays complemented by tactically disciplined bowling performances.
The matches were graced by Haseeb Ur Rehman, IPS, DIG Railways-J&K, who engaged with players and organizers, emphasizing the importance of platforms like BIG JKPL in promoting sports culture among the youth of Jammu & Kashmir. He highlighted how cricket instills qualities like discipline, teamwork, leadership, and a competitive spirit, essential for nation-building.
Haseeb Ur Rehman commended 92.7 BIG FM and the organizing team for their professional conduct of the league and encouraged young players to pursue sports with dedication, perseverance, and integrity.
The league, supported by HexaMed Diagnostics as the Title Partner, CT University as the Powered By Partner, Kanwal Spices and Oxford Hospital as the Associate Partners, JK Sports Time as the Live Streaming Partner, and Pepsi as the Beverage Partner, aims to provide a platform for budding cricketers to showcase their talent.
Tiles and Bath CC vs. Kanwal Tigers
In the first match, Tiles and Bath Cricket Club secured a dominant victory over Kanwal Tigers. The latter, batting first, were bowled out for 154 runs in 18.5 overs. Kulwinder Singh’s impressive spell of 4 wickets for 27 runs and Rajat Sharma’s 3 wickets for 20 runs set the tone for Tiles and Bath’s victory. Rajat Sharma was awarded the Player of the Match for his crucial breakthroughs.
Chasing a target of 155, Tiles and Bath got off to a flying start with Aman Khatri’s explosive 35 runs off 15 balls. Shubham Singh Pundir then anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62 off 30 balls, reaching the milestone of 1,000 career runs. Tiles and Bath comfortably chased down the target, finishing at 156/4 in 14.1 overs.
Sultan Warriors Baramulla vs. Power Panthers Cricket Club
The second match showcased a batting masterclass by Sultan Warriors Baramulla, who posted a formidable total of 242/3 in 18 overs against Power Panthers Cricket Club. Waseem Kachur’s quickfire 70 off 31 balls, Tajamul Baba’s 61 off 28 balls, and Asim Bashir’s brisk 41 off 18 balls propelled Sultan Warriors to a commanding total.
In response, Power Panthers displayed resilience with Sameer War’s valiant 84 off 38 balls and Sameer Wani’s quick 36 off 14 balls. However, disciplined bowling by Harjinder Singh and Inam Lefty restricted them to 188/9, handing Sultan Warriors a 54-run victory. Waseem Kachur was named the Player of the Match for his stellar performance.
The presence of Vikrant Sharma, Cluster Head North, 92.7 BIG FM, and RJ Juhie added to the excitement of the event, underscoring the growing stature and popularity of the BIG JKPL. The continued support from teams, officials, media, and spectators contributes to the success and development of the league.
