Date:12/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/12/stories/2008091256841800.htm

Sport - Cricket

Match drawn

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Overnight rain prevented host Thiruvananthapuram from scoring an out-right win over Kollam in the South Zone under-19 inter-district cricket tournament at the Agriculture College ground on Thursday.

The host which had taken the first innings lead at the end of the first day was frustrated by the soggy outfield which ruled out a prompt start. When play started an hour after lunch Thiruvananthapuram increased its lead to 93 runs but was left with little time to dismiss Kollam in its second innings. Kollam ended the day at 88 for six off 31 overs. Thiruvananthaupuram took three points from the drawn match.

To be replayed

At the Medical College ground, overnight rain ruled out play on the second day in the match between Kottayam and Alappuzha. The match will be replayed on September 20 and 21. Kottayam had scored 176 for five in 33 overs on the first day.

The scores: Kollam 131 in 44.3 overs and 88 for six in 31 overs (Sreeraj 36, Nikhil Fracnis three for 15) drew with Thiruvananthapuram 224 in 53.3 overs (Jithin 92, Akhil Viswanath 61, Sreeraj five for 65).

Kottayam 176 for five in 33 overs (Jaison George 48, Krian 40, Balu Baiju four for 25) vs. Alappuzha. — Principal Correspondent