Bakhshi Stadium, Srinagar, November 15:
In an exciting T20 clash held at the historic Bakshi Stadium, Income Tax XI registered a commanding victory over CA XI, successfully chasing down a target of 196 with an over to spare.
Opting to bat first, CA XI posted a competitive total of 195 runs, thanks largely to a brilliant century by CA Aqib, whose composed innings held the team together. Despite a strong start, disciplined fielding and bowling by the Income Tax XI restricted further acceleration.
Chasing 196, Income Tax XI displayed remarkable confidence under the captaincy of Moin Siddiqui. The highlight of the innings was a blistering knock by Mussavir, who hammered 86 runs off just 43 balls, dismantling the CA XI bowling attack. A solid 60-run contribution from another key batter further strengthened the chase, guiding the team to a comfortable win with six deliveries remaining.
The match, played in excellent sporting spirit, witnessed good camaraderie between both captains — Abrar of CA XI and Moin Siddiqui of Income Tax XI. The spirited contest drew enthusiastic support from spectators and showcased local cricketing talent at its best.
The fixture concluded with Income Tax XI emerging victorious, adding another memorable chapter to the sporting engagements between the two sides.
