SRM Welkin Ground: The much-anticipated showdown between arch-rivals Sanctorum and SRM Welkin ended up being a completely one-sided contest, as Sanctorum outclassed their opponents by a commanding 60-run margin.Batting first, Sanctorum set a competitive total of 144 runs, anchored by a composed 46 from Ramis Lone and a fluent 42 from Junaid Bhat, who played with authority and control. Despite their efforts, Welkin found some respite through Dawood, who was the pick of the bowlers with 3 crucial wickets, ensuring Sanctorum didn’t run away with an even bigger total.In reply, Welkin’s batting lineup crumbled under sustained pressure, managing only 84 runs before being bundled out. The chase never looked settled, and wickets fell at regular intervals. Only Umar Dar showed some fight with a spirited 35-run cameo, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Sanctorum’s bowling attack was sharp and disciplined, with Junaid Bhat, Aijaz Ahmad, and Muzafar Ahmad sharing the spoils, each claiming two wickets apiece.The victory was not just comprehensive but also a statement of dominance, as Sanctorum turned what was billed as a heated rivalry into a routine victory.Fittingly, Junaid Bhat was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball to seal Sanctorum’s triumph.
