New Delhi, March 14 Rishabh Singh's brilliant, unbeaten century led North Zone to a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy at the Roshanara Cricket Club here on Saturday, during the Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention.
Batting with authority, Rishabh smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 43 balls, hitting 18 fours and two sixes as North Zone easily chased down the modest target of 134.
Earlier, West Zone were bowled out for 133 in 19.2 overs after electing to bat.
Sanju Samyal top-scored with 30, while Taus Rizvi (24) and Ashwin Ferro (23) also made useful contributions in the middle order.
Vinay was the pick of the bowlers for North Zone, taking three crucial wickets to restrict the opposition to a below-par total.
In reply, North Zone made light work of the chase, reaching 137 for one in just 11.1 overs.
Rishabh dominated the proceedings with his aggressive strokeplay, while captain Akash Rawal also contributed with a steady 29 at the other end.
North Zone will now face South Zone on Sunday, and another victory could see them clinch the trophy with a day to spare.
The second match of the day saw South Zone defeat East Zone by eight wickets at the Delhi Police ground.
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