DPL Shivneri Warriors after being put to bat first at Brilliants Academy Ground in Pune lost both their openers early but got back into the game thanks to their no.3 & 4 batters scoring half centuries. Captain Jagdish Sure scored 51 off 39 balls which included 5 fours and 2 sixes while Varad Hande scored 52 off 49 balls smashing 8 boundaries.
Chasing 152, DPL Pratapgad Royals who were off to an equally shaky start chased down the score successfully courtesy a match winning innings by no.4 batsman Mangesh Hande who scored 55* off 35 balls. Mangesh took the game away in no time spanking 5 sixes and playing finishers role batting till the end taking his team home.
Result: DPL Pratapgad Royals won by 3 wkts, Mangesh Hande declared ‘man of the match”
