In a thrilling Eliminator match of the Cricket Premier League (CPL) Gujarat, held at SGVP Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad Arrows secured a commanding victory over the Karnavati Kings by 118 runs on 31-May-24.
The Ahmedabad Arrows won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a formidable total of 200/4 in their 20 overs. Smit Patel led the charge with a spectacular innings, scoring 94 runs off 49 balls, including 8 fours and 5 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 191.84. Arya Rathod also made a notable contribution with 38 runs off 22 balls.
Powerplay: Ahmedabad Arrows had a steady start with 42 runs for 1 wicket in the first 6 overs.
Strategic Timeouts: Strategic breaks were taken at 42/1 in 6 overs and 107/2 in 13 overs, ensuring the Arrows stayed on track.
Milestones: The team reached 150 runs in 17 overs and capped off their innings at 200/4 in 20 overs.
The Karnavati Kings faced an uphill battle from the onset. Their batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing only 82 runs in 13.5 overs. Kathan Patel's 27 runs off 20 balls were the only significant contribution from the Kings.
The Arrows' bowlers displayed exceptional skill, with Ripal Patel taking 4 wickets in 1.5 overs at an economy rate of 4.91, Yash Doshi grabbing 3 wickets in 3 overs at 3.67, and Deepansh Chauhan claiming 2 wickets in 2 overs at 4.50.
Ahmedabad Arrows: 200/4 in 20 overs (Smit Patel 94, Arya Rathod 38)
Karnavati Kings: 82/10 in 13.5 overs (Kathan Patel 27)
Result: Ahmedabad Arrows won by 118 runs
Batters:
Smit Patel (Ahmedabad Arrows): 94 runs, 49 balls, 8 fours, 5 sixes, SR 191.84
Arya Rathod (Ahmedabad Arrows): 38 runs, 22 balls, 6 fours, SR 172.73
Kathan Patel (Karnavati Kings): 27 runs, 20 balls, 3 fours, 2 sixes, SR 135.00
Bowlers:
Ripal Patel (Ahmedabad Arrows): 1.5 overs, 4 wickets, Eco 4.91
Yash Doshi (Ahmedabad Arrows): 3.0 overs, 3 wickets, Eco 3.67
Deepansh Chauhan (Ahmedabad Arrows): 2.0 overs, 2 wickets, Eco 4.50
Smit Patel's remarkable performance earned him the Player of the Match title.
Umpires: Akash Tomar, Samir Shaikh
Third Umpire: RAUMIN PATEL
Scorer: Chintan Oza
Referee: Rajit Divetia
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