Sports academy secures win against IIT in KDMA match

Kanpur: Sir Padampat Singhania Sports Academy triumphed over host IIT by 7 wickets in the qualifier match of KDMA A division league held here on Sunday.IIT, opting to bat first, scored 124 runs. Pranjal (40) emerged as their principal scorer. Sahil Pawan claimed 4 wickets for Sports Academy. The Academy efficiently pursued the victory target, accumulating 128 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 22 overs. Shivam Yadav remained unbeaten at 60 runs.Brief score: IIT – 124 (Pranjal 40, Ankul Kumar 20, Sahil Paswan 4 for 17, Pranveer Singh 2 for 19, Avinash Yadav 2 for 25)Sir Padampat Singhania Sports Academy – 3 for 128 (Shivam Yadav 60 no, Avinash Yadav 20 no, Karan Pratap Singh 2 for 42)Hockey coach – Former National hockey player Pal Devendra has been appointed as hockey coach of UP's senior team, which will participate in 38th National Games scheduled in Uttrakhand from Feb 4 to 13.