Unadkar-led Anmol Kings Halar win SPL opener
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Rajkot, Jun 8 (PTI) Anmol Kings Halar defeated Aryan Sorath Lions by six wickets in the opening match of the Saurastra Pro T20 League here.
Aryan Sorath Lions scored 162 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs with captain Prerak Mankad scoring 66 runs off 44 balls.
Siddhant Rana scored 68 runs in 38 balls with three fours and half a dozen sixes.
Parshwaraj Rana scored 58 runs not out in 38 balls with six fours and two sixes. PTI BS ATK
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