Bijbehara, Oct 17 (JKNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Parvez Rasool delivered an impressive all-round performance, scoring 41 runs and claiming three wickets, as Income Tax XI Kashmir defeated CA XI Kashmir by 17 runs at Bijbehara Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Batting first after winning the toss, Income Tax XI Kashmir, led by Moin Siddiqui, posted 156 runs for the loss of four wickets. Rasool contributed 41 runs, while Muntazor added 34 runs to help the side set a competitive target of 157.
In reply, CA XI Kashmir, captained by Abrar Hussain, fought hard but fell 17 runs short of the target as Income Tax XI Kashmir successfully defended their total.
Rasool proved decisive with the ball as well, claiming three crucial wickets to disrupt CA XI Kashmir’s chase and strengthen his team’s position in the contest.
For his outstanding contribution with both bat and ball, Rasool was adjudged Man of the Match.
The victory marked the 10th win for Income Tax XI Kashmir in their head-to-head encounters against CA XI Kashmir, further adding to their record in the rivalry. (JKNS)