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Cuttack, Feb 24: Jharsuguda registered a resounding 134 runs victory over Puri in a match of the Inter-district Kalahandi Cup cricket tournament at the Nimpur Ground here Wednesday.
After taking a crucial first innings lead of 110 runs, Jharsuguda were bundled out for 144 in their second essay. Lalu Mohanty (6/27) of Puri turned out to be the wrecker-in-chief.
Chasing a target of 255, Puri faced a batting debacle again and were skittled out for 120 with Sagar Rout (6/58) doing the maximum damage.
Brief scores
(At Nimpur Ground): Jharsuguda 218 and 144 (Lalu Mohanty 6/27) bt Puri 108 and 120 (Sagar Rout 6/58) by 134 runs.
(At Bidanasi Ground): Sundargarh 267 and 196/3 (Abhinab Mishra 95, Walter Toppo 51); Bargarh 206 (Debendra Kunwar 59; Harishankar Pati 9/91). Match drawn.
(At Barabati Stadium): ECoRSA 379/9 and 71/1; Sambalpur 161 (Girija Rout 3/16, Jayanta Behera 3/27). Match drawn.
Delhi thrash Orissa
Orissa suffered a humiliating 0-3 thrashing at the hands of Delhi in the AITA Inter-State Women’s tennis tournament at Bhilai, Wednesday. In the first singles match Anaam Almas was comprehensively defeated by Vaniya Dangwal 0-6, 0-6, then Shweta Rana trounced Shilpi Swarupa Das 6-0, 6-2. In doubles, Shilpi and Anaam lost to Shweta and Anupreet Bedi 3-6, 1-6.
Rugby player selected
Muna Murmu of Orissa was selected to the Indian squad Wednesday for the Dubai Asia Rugby 7s tournament at Al Ain, February 26-27.
