The Chandigarh lads, batting first scored a handsome total of 272 runs for nine wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Harwinder Kaku and Dinesh Mongia scored 72 and 65, respectively. Amit Unial also made 47 not out runs to further strengthen the total of Chandigarh. Patiala's Ranejev Sharma bowled superably and took four Chandigarh wickets for 45 runs and Amit Kakria also provided due support by taking two wickets for 42 runs.

Rain interupted the play during Patiala's innings. The umpires reduced the match to 25 overs and the Patiala's target was 137 runs. Reetinder Sodhi and Gaganinder Garry batted with confidence and scored 72 and 31 runs respectively.

Yuvraj Singh took three Patiala wickets for 29 runs but Patiala surpassed the target by scoring 142 for five in 25 overs.

Brief scores
Chandigarh: 272 for 9 in 50 overs (Harwinder Kaku 72, Dinesh Mongia 65, Amit Unial 47 not out, Ranjeev Sharma 4/45 and Amit Kakria 2/42). Patiala: 142 runs for 5 wickets in 25 overs (Reetinder Sodhi 72, Gaganinder Garry 31, Yuvraj Singh 3/29).