Pratapgad Royals after being put to bat first at Asthapialu Cricket Ground in Pune made a total of 177/9 in 20 overs. After some early top order wickets, it was Pranav Gaikwad at no.4 who went on to score a match saving half century. Pranav went on to score an impressive 71 off just 43 balls, a counter attacking knock which included 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 165.12. From the bowlers, Salil, Hitesh and Safal with 2 wkts each were the pick of the lot.
Lohagad Emperors in reply were all out for just 99 runs in 18.1 overs courtesy a match winning bowling spell by Vimal Hansraj who took 4/5 in 4 overs including a maiden. Vimal’s figures are not only envious but he also took the top 4 top order wickets which made all the difference in the match. Vimal’s spell changed the momentum of the game as Lohagad were cleaned up for 99 runs.
Pratapgad Royals won the match by 78 runs while Vimal Hansraj was declared ‘man of the match”
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