Punjab Triumphs Over Madhya Pradesh in Thrilling Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Match

Punjab's Exciting Victory

In a nail-biting encounter at the DY Patil Academy in Pune, Punjab secured a dramatic two-wicket win against Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 Super League Group A match on Tuesday. Chasing a daunting target of 226 runs, Punjab showcased remarkable performances from Harnoor Singh, Salil Arora, and Ramandeep Singh, clinching the victory in the final over.

Madhya Pradesh's Batting Display

Madhya Pradesh, batting first, set a challenging score of 225 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Venkatesh Iyer was the standout performer, scoring a brisk 70 runs off 43 deliveries, which included eight boundaries and two sixes, maintaining a high run rate despite an early wicket. Late contributions from Aniket Verma (31 runs off 16 balls) and Mangesh Yadav (28 runs off 12 balls) further bolstered their innings.

Punjab's Chase Strategy

In response, Punjab's opener Harnoor Singh provided a fiery start, scoring 64 runs off 36 balls, which helped keep the required run rate manageable. The middle order played a crucial role, with Salil Arora contributing a solid 50 runs off 29 balls, while Anmolpreet Singh added 38 runs off just 14 balls.

Ramandeep Singh's Heroics

The match reached its climax with Ramandeep Singh's explosive performance, as he scored an unbeaten 35 runs off 21 balls, guiding Punjab to victory. With 23 runs needed from the last 12 balls, Ramandeep took charge, hitting 17 runs in the 19th over and launching a six off the first ball of the final over to secure the win for his team. His outstanding all-round display earned him the Player of the Match accolade.