Patiala: Rajasthan were bowled out for 142 in 56 overs against Punjab in the final of 3rd All India U-19 Invitation Tournament for Dhruv Pandove Trophy which got underway at Dhruv Pandove Cricket Stadium, Patala on Thursday. 

Rajasthan Under-19 were put into bat by Punjab Under-19 after winning the toss. Their ploy paid rich dividends as Rajasthan were bowled out cheaply. Rajat Chhaparwal 38 was the highest run getter. Left-arm spinner Karan Kaila bowled an economical spell of 18 overs eight of which were maidens and claimed five wickets while conceding 32 runs.

Sunny (2 for 24) and Arpit Singh (2 for 30) gave him ample support. The highest partnership of the Rajasthan Innings was of 54 runs for the 5th wicket between Maninder Singh and Rajat Chhapparwal.

Replying, Punjab were 112 for 3 in 33 overs at close of first days play. Punjab lost their first three wickets with 54 runs on the board with medium pacer Nathu Singh claiming the three victims for 34 runs. Thereafter, Anmolpreet Singh unbeaten 47 off 60 balls with 8 boundaries and Nikhil Chaudhary unbeaten 28 off 55 balls with four boundaries added 58 runs for the unbroken 4th wicket.

Brief Scores: Rajasthan first innings: 142 all out in 56 overs (Rajat Chhaparwal 38, Karan Kaila 5 for 32 Sunny 2 for 24 and Arpit Singh 2 for 30)
Punjab first innings: 112 for 3 in 33 overs (Anmolpreet Singh 47 not out and Nikhil Chaudhary 28 not out, Nathu Singh 3 for 34)