India, Sri Lanka win in T20 deaf and dumb Cup

Rohit Saini’s 52 and Birender Singh’s all-round display (30, 2/11) helped India beat Bangladesh by 65 runs in the World Cup T20 deaf and dumb cricket tournament at the Bharat Nagar grounds here on Tuesday.

Batting first, India totalled 165/7 in 20 overs. Saini and Birender did the bulk of the scoring, while Jitender Kumar added 23.

Mohammad Setu picked up 3/23 for Bangladesh.

In reply, Bangladesh were restricted to 100/8 in 20 overs.

In the day’s second game, Sri Lanka defeated Nepal by 109 runs. Half centuries from Rajith Ashoka and Laniyu saw Sri Lanka raise 217/6.

Chasing, Nepal could only manage 108/8.

Scores: India 165/7 in 20 overs (Rohit Saini 52, Birender Singh 30, Jitender Kumar 23, Mohammad Setu 3/23, Riad Khan 2/24) bt Bangladesh 100/8 in 20 overs (Akib Mohammad 28, Mohd Sumaan 16, Lucky 3/7, Birender Singh 2/11, Vishal Kumar 2/26)

Sri Lanka 217/6 in 20 overs (Rajith Ashoka 76, Laniyu 71, Sachith 30, Uttam Kumar 2/38) bt Nepal 108/8 in 20 overs (Mahender Kumar 42, Laniva 2/18, Chinthaka 2/16)