Cricket Upsets: Puducherry Stuns Bengal; Abhishek Surges for Punjab

Puducherry pulled a cricket upset by defeating Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Jayant Yadav and Sidak Singh earning key wickets. Despite a strong effort from Mohammed Shami, Bengal couldn't chase a 178-run target. In another match, Abhishek Sharma led Punjab to a convincing victory over Services.

Puducherry delivered a cricket shocker by defeating Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Spinners Jayant Yadav and Sidak Singh took pivotal wickets, overshadowing India's pacer Mohammed Shami. Bengal struggled to chase a target of 178 and were bowled out for 96, marking an 81-run victory for Puducherry.

Bengal's effort saw Shami securing three wickets, but it wasn't enough. Puducherry's Aman Khan starred with a brisk 74 runs. Meanwhile, the young talent Abhishek Sharma inspired Punjab's comprehensive win over Services, scoring 62 off 34 balls as Punjab posted 233 for 6 and bowled Services out for 160.

Elsewhere, Haryana narrowly defeated Baroda, thanks to Anshul Kamboj's stellar bowling. Gujarat emerged victorious against Himachal Pradesh in a last-ball thriller, with key contributions from their captain Urvil Patel and Mridul Surroch topping Himachal's scorecard with 88 runs.

(With inputs from agencies.)