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UT Cricket Association (UTCA) received Aqua Soakers in the third consignment given by BCCI for its home ground, Sector 16 Cricket Stadium on Friday.

This machine, which is costing around nearly 14 lakhs, will prove to be extremely beneficial in conducting matches at venues. This moving machine will help in the early start of the match to absorb rain water and heavy dew water during winters.

In the last seasons, the Chandigarh team had to suffer a lot due to bad weather, which will now provide huge relief to the players, ground staff and organizers. On the occasion, UTCA President Sanjay Tandon expressed his gratitude to the BCCI and said that their efforts will be very beneficial in providing a new dimension to cricket in the city. 

Rock Zone registered a thrilling two-run victory over Rose Zone in the Men's Under 23 ODI tournament which started at Sector 16 Cricket Stadium on Friday. Batting first, Rock Zone scored 195 runs with the help of Pratham Singh's unbeaten 98 runs. In reply Rose Zone was bundled out for 193 as Yuvraj Rai scored 54 and unbeaten Shivansh Kapoor added 49. 

Plaza Zone defeated Rose Zone by three wickets in the Women's Under 19 ODI tournament being played at GNPS, Sector 36. Rose Zone batted first and scored 211 runs. Later Plaza Zone achieved the target with the half-century knock from Sarah Mahajan (55) by losing seven wickets in the 48th over.