Chandigarh thrash HP by 102 runs in Vinoo Mankad Trophy opener

Man of the moment: Rupesh Yadav’s all-round display powered Chandigarh to a 102-run victory over Himachal PradeshChandigarh: Chandigarh made a winning start to their BCCI domestic season, defeating Himachal Pradesh by 102 runs in their opening Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite Group match at Vizzy Stadium Thursday.Batting first, Chandigarh piled up 310/9 in 50 overs before bundling out Himachal Pradesh for 208 in 38.2 overs.All-rounder Rupesh Yadav starred in the victory, scoring 58 off 76 balls with five fours and two sixes before returning figures of 4/42.After a steady start, Shabad Singh anchored the innings with a fluent 82 off 76 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.