In a highly anticipated league match of the Maharashtra Premier League 2024, Raigad Royals emerged victorious against 4S Puneri Bappa by five wickets. The exciting match took place at the MCA International Cricket Stadium in Gahunje, Pune, and kept cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.
Toss: Raigad Royals won the toss and opted to field first.
4S Puneri Bappa started strong, posting 167/9 in their 20 overs. Ramkrishna Ghosh was the top scorer with a rapid 50 off 29 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. Despite their efforts, Raigad Royals’ bowlers kept the pressure on. Sunil Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 26 runs in his 4 overs. Roshan Waghsare and Tanay Sanghvi contributed with two wickets each.
Key Highlights:
Powerplay 1: 52 runs for 2 wickets.
4S Puneri Bappa: 50 runs in 5.1 overs.
Ramkrishna Ghosh: 50 off 29 balls.
4S Puneri Bappa: 167/8 in 20 overs.
Chasing 168, Raigad Royals achieved their target in 19.1 overs, finishing at 168/5. Siddhesh Veer was the star performer, scoring an unbeaten 98 off 55 balls, decorated with 10 fours and 5 sixes. Vishant More provided essential support with a quick 37 off 22 balls. Despite losing early wickets, the Royals' strategic play and key partnerships ensured their win.
Key Highlights:
Powerplay 1: 47 runs for 2 wickets.
Siddhesh Veer: 50 off 39 balls.
Raigad Royals: 150 runs in 18 overs.
Raigad Royals: 168/5 in 19.1 overs.
Siddhesh Veer was named Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance, scoring a match-winning 98* and leading his team to victory.
Umpires: Mukund Mandale, Parashar Joshi
Third Umpire: Rohan Ingavale
Fourth Umpire: Abhinav Kawale
Scorers: Mangesh Naik, Vijay Kadam
Referee: Nilima Joglekar
4S Puneri Bappa: 167/8 in 20 overs (Ramkrishna Ghosh 50 off 29 balls, Sunil Yadav 3/26)
Raigad Royals: 168/5 in 19.1 overs (Siddhesh Veer 98* off 55 balls, Tanay Sanghvi 2/33)
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