Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 29 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday congratulated Abdul Samad, who made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

"Lt Governor @manojsinha_ congratulates Abdul Samad, young cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, who is playing for @SunRisers Hyderabad on his IPL debut today. He wished him success in the tournament and his career ahead," Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, tweeted.

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SRH are playing against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. After being asked to bat first, SRH managed to set a target of 163 runs for Delhi Capitals.

Samad played an unbeaten knock of 12 runs off seven balls which included a six and a boundary. (ANI)

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