Rishabh Singh century powers North Zone closer to JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 title

Rishabh Singh's unbeaten century powered North Zone to a commanding win over South Zone on Day 2 of the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy in New Delhi. West Zone also registered a convincing victory over East Zone

New Delhi: North Zone moved closer to the title with another dominant performance on Day 2 of the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy, defeating South Zone in a commanding fashion with Rishabh Singh starring with an unbeaten century at the Roshanara Cricket Ground here on Sunday.

In the first match of the day at the Roshanara Cricket Ground, North Zone registered an emphatic victory over South Zone. Batting first, South Zone posted a competitive 187 for 4 in their 20 overs, with Shiva Krishna scoring 89 and VL Sashank adding 50.

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In reply, North Zone chased down the target comfortably, reaching 188 for the loss of one wicket in 18.2 overs. Rishabh Singh smashed a superb unbeaten 100 off 54 balls, while captain Akash Rawal made 38 before retiring hurt, and Amit remained unbeaten on 33 as North sealed a dominant win.

In the second match at the Delhi Police Ground, West Zone defeated East Zone convincingly. Batting first, East Zone posted 132 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Sandeep Mishra scoring 37 and Sakal Sandha making 35. Devendra Pandey picked up two wickets for West Zone.

West Zone chased down the target in 12.2 overs without losing a wicket. Taus Rizvi struck an unbeaten 58 while Devendra Pandey made 50 not out as the pair guided West to 133 for no loss.

North Zone will now face East Zone tomorrow, and a win in that match will seal the trophy.

Earlier in the day, former BCCI President CK Khanna and former DDCA vice-president Shashi Khanna were felicitated by DSJA President Abhishek Tripathi at Roshanara Club during the convention proceedings.

The scores:
South Zone 187/4 in 20 overs (Shiva Krishna 89, VL Sashank 50) lost to North Zone 188/1 in 18.2 overs (Rishabh Singh 100 no, Akash Rawal 38 retired hurt, Amit 33 no).