CJI XI vs. SCAORA XI cricket match ends in a thrilling tie

The inaugural match of SCAORA Premier League cricket between judges and Supreme Court lawyers witnessed a cliffhanger on Sunday after the match between Chief Justice of India XI (CJI XI) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record XI (SCAORA XI) ended in a tie. .While the country was glued to the television sets to watch the India-Pakistan match at Dubai, a match which eventually turned out to be a lop sided affair, the match between the bar and the bench at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi had everything a cricket fan could ask for — nail-biting chases, impressive performances, and a dramatic last-over finish that ultimately resulted in a tie, leaving both teams to share the winning trophy..The CJI XI captained by CJI Sanjiv Khanna batted first and reached a total of 126 in 20 overs with valuable contributions from Justices Dipankar Datta, Saurabh Banerjee in the early overs. A late flourish from Justice KV Viswanathan providing the much needed impetus to the CJI XI innings towards the end. .The SCAORA XI led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was up to the task in the chase though the bowling attack of CJI XI led by Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Jasmeet Singh managed to take wickets at regular intervals.Despite solid efforts from Senior Advocates Rajiv Shakdher and PB Suresh, the required run rate kept mounting.SCAORA XI, however, fought back with a steady partnership, bringing the chase down to the final few balls. However, with just one run needed off the last delivery, the SCAORA batsman was dramatically run out, leaving the lawyers' team distraught..Watch the last ball run out.The match concluded with cheers and applause as both teams shook hands, sharing the trophy after a game that highlighted not just competition, but also camaraderie between the bar and the bench.Justice MM Sundresh was declared Man of the Match for his three-wicket haul that kept SCAORA XI on their toes till the very end..Justice KV Viswanathan and Advocate Amit Sharma awarded the 'Best Batsmen' while CJI Khanna was awarded "Fighter of the Match" for his spirited display..The inaugural match set the stage for an exciting season ahead with eight teams, led by various Senior Advocates, slated to battle it out on the cricket field.