Cricket fans tuned in with high hopes for an action-packed Day 8 of the Maharashtra Premier League 2025 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. While excitement filled the air and teams were ready to battle for points, rain played spoilsport, leading to an early end to the day's only match. Despite the weather, there were impressive individual performances and moments worth noting. Here’s a look at the key highlights and updates for Maharashtra Premier League fans.
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date & Time: 11 June 2025, 7:00 PM
Toss: PBG Kolhapur Tuskers chose to field
4S Puneri Bappa made a solid start, reaching 129/3 in 16 overs before the rain stopped play. Murtuza Trunkwala was in great touch, scoring a crucial 55 runs with 4 fours and 5 sixes at a healthy strike rate of 132.73. Rushikesh Sonavne also chipped in with 17 runs, scoring quickly with three boundaries. Yash Nahar added 16 runs, playing a steady hand at the top.
For PBG Kolhapur Tuskers, Deepak Dangi bowled tightly, finishing with 2 wickets from his 4 overs and keeping the scoring in check. Atman Pore and Shrikant Mundhe also contributed with economical spells.
The match started on time, and Puneri Bappa reached 50 in 8 overs. Strategic timeouts and partnerships kept the scoreboard ticking, but just as Murtuza Trunkwala anchored the innings at 73*, rain intervened. Persistent showers made further play impossible, and the match was finally abandoned. Both teams had to settle for shared points, a disappointment for players and fans alike.
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