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Punjab vs Sikkim, Group C

odiPunjab won by 10 wkts
Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground, Jaipur
3 Jan 2026, 9:00 am IST
punjab won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Punjab
Sikkim Inning Score: 75
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Amit Rajerac Krish Bhagat b Sukhdeep Bajwa8720114.29
Pranesh Chettrib Arshdeep Singh8101080
Ashish Thapalbw b Sukhdeep Bajwa02000
Kranthi Kumarc Naman Dhir b Arshdeep Singh6121050
Gurinder Singhc Prabhsimran b Gurnoor Brar10242041.67
Palzor Tamangc Prabhsimran b Arshdeep Singh13222059.09
Lee Yong Lepchac Anmolpreet Singh b Arshdeep Singh011000
Rahul Kumar Prasadb Markande6241025
Ankur Malikc Prabhsimran b Arshdeep Singh240050
Md Saptullab Markande10112090.91
Abishek Kumar not out571071.43
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Arshdeep Singh010134500
Sukhdeep Bajwa05024200
Gurnoor Brar06113100
Mayank Markande01.202200
Punjab Inning Score: 81 /0
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Harnoor Singhnot out221340169.23
Prabhsimran Singhnot out532645203.85
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Palzor Tamang03032000
Kranthi Kumar02024000
Abishek Kumar 01014000
Rahul Kumar Prasad00.2011000

Match Summary

Match Highlights: Punjab vs Sikkim, January 3, 2026

Punjab won by 10 wickets in a dominant display against Sikkim at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground, Jaipur. Sikkim was bowled out for 75 runs, and Punjab chased down the target in just 6.2 overs without losing a wicket.

Summary

  • Player of the Match: Arshdeep Singh
  • Top Scorer: Prabhsimran Singh (53* off 26 balls)
  • Best Bowling Performance: Arshdeep Singh (5 wickets)

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Punjab winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Their decision proved fruitful as Sikkim struggled against the formidable bowling attack led by Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep's exceptional performance saw him take 5 wickets, dismantling Sikkim's batting lineup.

Sikkim's innings started poorly and continued to falter as they were reduced to 75 all out in 22.2 overs. The highest score from Sikkim was a modest 13 runs by Palzor Tamang. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul included crucial dismissals such as Pranesh Chettri and Lee Yong Lepcha, both contributing significantly to the collapse.

Punjab's chase was swift and aggressive. The opening pair of Harnoor Singh and Prabhsimran Singh ensured there were no hiccups in their pursuit of the target. Prabhsimran Singh scored an explosive half-century, making 53 runs off just 26 balls, with a strike rate of over 200, hitting four fours and five sixes. Harnoor Singh supported him well with a quickfire 22 not out.

This comprehensive victory highlighted Punjab's all-around strength in both bowling and batting departments. The match concluded with Punjab comfortably winning by 10 wickets, emphasizing their dominance throughout the game.