Opting to bat first, Maharaja Agarsen Academy were skittled out for 112 in 30 overs with Sarvesh Gupta capturing three wickets for 21. Viupul Gupta was the topscorer with 27.

In reply, D.S. Group did not have to sweat it out much as they made 114 for the loss of three wickets in less than 20 overs, with Avinash Kumar remaining unbeaten on 46.

Brief scores: MACA: 112 (Vipul Gupta 27, Sarvesh Gupta 3 for 21, Avinash Kumar 2 for 15). D S Group: 114 for 3 (Avinash Kumar 46 not out, Anil Kumar 28 not out, Ashish Sharma 22).

Jagdish Kumar excels
Naresh Kumar's 53 and all-round display by Jagdish Kumar (51 and 3 for 45) helped Sathi XI beat Rex Remedies by 20 runs to enter the semifinal of Adventure tournament at DAV School, Krishna Nagar. A fine spell of off-spin bowling by Delhi Ranji cricketer Harender Chaudhary (5 for 33) went in vain for the losers.

Brief scores: Sathi XI: 188 for 8 (Naresh Kumar 53, jagdish Kumar 51, Tony Singh 23, Harender Chaudhary 5 for 33, Sunil More 2 for 41). Rex Remedies: 168 (Dewoo 38, Pradeep 33, Sunil More 27, jagdish 3 for 45, Raju 2 for 34).

Yorkshire schools' team
The Yorkshire schools cricket team is expected to tour India in the first week of October to play a few friendly games in the northern part of the country, at the invitation of Delhi Blues club. The Yorkshire schools team is expected to play matches in Delhi against National Stadium trainees, Delhi Blues, Roshanara Club and St Columba's School. The team will also visit Agra, Patiala and Gwalior to play matches during its fortnight tour of the country.