Abhishek, Hardik fire as India post imposing 256/4 against Zimbabwe in Super 8
Chennai (PTI): Opener Abhishek Sharma returned to form with a fine half-century as India rode on an aggressive batting display to post the highest total of this T20 World Cup, an imposing 256/4, against Zimbabwe in their must-win Super 8 clash, here on Thursday.
Abhishek, who had endured three successive ducks at the start of the competition, struck a brisk 30-ball 55 to provide the early momentum alongwith Sanju Samson (24) as India put on a 48-run opening partnership after Zimbabwe opted to bowl.
Ishan Kishan (38) and Suryakumar Yadav (33) chipped in with quickfire contributions before Hardik Pandya smashed a 23-ball 50 not out in the back end to prop up the total.
Tilak Varma made 44 not out from 14 balls as the duo added 84 runs off 31 balls in their unbroken stand.
For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava (1/62), Blessing Muzarabani (1/43), Tinotenda Maposa (1/40) and Sikandar Raza (1/29) were among wickets but struggled to contain India’s attacking approach.
Brief Scores:
India 256/4 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 55, Tilak Varma 44, Hardik Pandya 50; Sikandar Raza 1/29).
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Youngster alleges assault at Forest Office in Kadaba; Admitted to Puttur Hospital
Kadaba: A 27-year-old youth has alleged that he was assaulted inside the range forest officer’s office when he had gone there to give a statement in connection with a wild boar hunting case. He has been admitted to the government hospital in Puttur.
The injured has been identified as Jeevan (27), son of Monappa Gowda of Konde Mane in Aithoor village of Kadaba taluk. He and Jain Varkey (50) of Kermai were recently booked in a case related to alleged wild boar hunting in Aithoor forest.
According to sources, both had gone to the Subrahmanya range forest officer’s office on Wednesday to record their statements. It is alleged that Jain Varkey was sent outside and Jeevan was assaulted inside the office.
He was later taken to the Kadaba Community Health Centre for medical examination. On learning about the alleged assault, members of the public gathered at the hospital premises and expressed anger against the forest officials.
Locals have demanded action against Subrahmanya Range Forest Officer Vimal Babu and staff members Prakash and Adarsh, who have been accused in the incident. Jeevan has been shifted to the Puttur government hospital for further treatment, sources said.
