Haryana Triumphs Over Hyderabad in Thrilling Match Ahead of Title Clash
Haryana Secures Victory Against Hyderabad
In a gripping encounter in Pune, Haryana emerged victorious against Hyderabad, thanks to explosive performances from captain Ankit Kumar and Samant Jakhar, alongside impressive bowling from Amit Rana and Anshul Kamboj. This win sets up a title showdown against a formidable Jharkhand team scheduled for Thursday.
With this triumph, Haryana has solidified its position at the top of Group A, boasting two wins and one loss, while Hyderabad has slipped to second place due to a less favorable net run rate.
Match Highlights
Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl first. Ankit Kumar scored a rapid 57 runs off 27 balls, complemented by Samant Jakhar's explosive 60 runs off just 22 balls. Parth Vats also contributed significantly with 45 runs off 19 balls, leading Haryana to a total of 246/7.
For Hyderabad, T Thyagarajan and Ajay Dev Goud were the standout bowlers, taking two wickets each.
In their chase, Hyderabad struggled, with only Rahul Buddhi managing to score 37 runs as they were bowled out for 122 in just 16.1 overs. Amit Rana was particularly effective, claiming three wickets for just 14 runs.
Andhra Pradesh Ends Jharkhand's Winning Streak
In another thrilling match, Andhra Pradesh secured a narrow nine-run victory over Jharkhand, ending their nine-match winning streak. Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match title.
Batting first, Andhra Pradesh posted 203/7, with Nitish scoring 45 runs off 22 balls. Jharkhand, despite a strong opening partnership, fell short, finishing at 194/8.
Mumbai Claims High-Scoring Victory
Mumbai triumphed in a high-scoring match against Rajasthan, winning by three wickets. Rajasthan set a challenging target of 216/4, with Deepak Hooda and Mukul Choudhary both scoring half-centuries.
Mumbai's chase was led by Ajinkya Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 72 and 73 runs respectively, helping their team reach the target in just 18.1 overs. Sarfaraz was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Punjab's Thrilling Chase Against Madhya Pradesh
Punjab achieved a thrilling two-wicket victory over Madhya Pradesh, successfully chasing down a target of 226. Harnoor Singh's explosive 64 off 36 balls set the tone for the chase.
The middle order played a crucial role, with Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh contributing vital runs. Ramandeep's late surge, scoring 35 runs off 21 balls, clinched the win for Punjab, earning him the Player of the Match award.