In an action-packed warm-up encounter of the Cricketing Veins Corporate Cricket Matches 2025, Power Shamshers registered a clinical 7-wicket victory over Lightning Riders at the Gairathi Cricket Stadium. The tournament is organised by Soil Search and hosted by its founder, Tarun Arora, as part of an initiative to promote fitness and camaraderie among corporate professionals through cricket.

After being put into bat, Lightning Riders posted a fighting total of 171 for 8 in 20 overs. Ravi Dubey top-scored with a steady 32*, while contributions from Pankaj Srivastav (19) and Sudhir Jha (17) gave the innings some momentum. However, a staggering 56 extras — including 35 wides — made up a large part of the scorecard, pointing to areas of concern for the Shamshers’ bowling discipline despite their win.

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Power Shamshers responded with confidence and composure. Sohit MAVI’s aggressive 40 and Samar Raza’s quick 35 (retired hurt) set the tone for a comfortable chase. Captain Vikas Agrawal remained unbeaten on 25, steering his team to 172 for 3 in 19 overs. The Riders' bowlers struggled to contain runs, with 42 extras further hurting their chances.

Bowling highlights included a sensational spell by Sukh Chain, who picked up 3 for 12, helping restrict the Riders from posting a bigger total. Jagdeep Bhardwaj and Sachin Chaudhary also made vital contributions with the ball.

The match was part of a larger corporate tournament designed to blend sport with networking. Organised by Soil Search and driven by the vision of its founder, Tarun Arora, the event aims to bring together professionals from across industries in a spirited, competitive format.