Jaipur: Soni Giants notched up a sensational seven-run victory over Sundaram Falcons in an exciting encounter of Doctors Corporate League (DCL) Chapter 2 at C3 Cricket Ground, Mansarovar here on Saturday.Batting first, Soni Giants posted a competitive 163/9 in 20 overs, riding on valuable contributions from Rohin, who scored 43 off 37 deliveries, and Dr Amit Soni, who struck an impressive 40 off 25 balls. Pankaj Porwal provided late momentum with a quickfire 20 off just eight deliveries.For Sundaram Falcons, Dr Manoj Singh and Dr Gaurav Sharma claimed two wickets each, conceding 21 and 27 runs respectively.Chasing 164, Sundaram Falcons fought hard but finished at 156/6. Opener Dr Ashish Gupta anchored the innings with a fighting 60 off 48 balls, while Dr Rajesh Nawal kept the contest alive with an unbeaten 22 off just nine deliveries.Prashant Rathore picked up two wickets for 34 runs, while Dr Amit Soni delivered a crucial economical spell, conceding just 15 runs and claiming one wicket.Dr Amit Soni was adjudged man-of-the-match, while Dr Ashish Gupta received the Best Batter award. Dr Manoj Singh was named Best Bowler and Dr Anand Agroya received the Best Fielder award.Dr Sanjay Sakarwal and Mridura Sakarwal, Founders and Chairpersons of DCL, said, “DCL is evolving beyond a cricket tournament into a unique platform where medical professionals come together to celebrate fitness, friendship, sportsmanship and social responsibility.”Sports Secretaries Dr Vinay Singh and Dr Sanjeev Gupta highlighted the growing competitiveness of the tournament, stating that the close encounters reflected the remarkable cricketing talent and enthusiasm among participating doctors.Joint Secretary Dr Ravish Malhotra said that the tournament continues to focus on professional sporting arrangements, player experience and smooth coordination throughout the competition.Featuring 12 franchises and 43 matches under floodlights at a single venue, DCL Chapter 2 continues to bring together medical professionals through its guiding philosophy, “Play for Charity, Live for Humanity.”
