Openers priyansh arya

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Openers Priyansh Arya and Tejasvi Dahiya hit aggressive half-centuries as Delhi successfully chased down 321 to beat Saurashtra by three wickets in a high-scoring Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group D encounter at the Alur Cricket Ground on Monday.

Arya smashed 78 off 45 balls while Tejasvi made 53 off 51 deliveries to lay the foundation for Delhi to complete their chase in 48.5 overs. Saurashtra posted 320/7 in their 50 overs, with opener Vishvarajsinh Jadeja scoring 115 off 104 balls while Ruchit Ahir was unbeaten on 95 from 65 deliveries.

Captain Rishabh Pant managed just 22 off 26 balls before being caught by Jay Gohil off Chirag Jani's bowling. Harsh Tyagi's unbeaten 49 off 45 balls and Navdeep Saini's 34 not out proved crucial in the closing stages as the pair guided Delhi home. Senior pacer Saini also impressed with the ball, claiming 3-41 runs in his 10 overs.