Punjab had a bad start. With only 42 runs on the scoreboard, Punjab lost the wickets of openers Prabhsimran Singh (14) and Abhishek Sharma (19).
First Published Jan 11, 2025, 5:27 PM IST | Last Updated Jan 11, 2025, 5:33 PM IST
Vadodara: Maharashtra beat Punjab in semi-finals of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Maharashtra won the match in Vadodara by 70 runs. After losing the toss, Maharashtra scored 175 runs for the loss of six wickets. Arshin Kulkarni’s century (107) led the team to a respectable score. In reply, Punjab were bowled out for 205 in 44.4 overs. Mukesh Chaudhary who took three wickets destroyed Punjab. Arshdeep Singh was the top scorer with 49 runs.
Punjab had a bad start. With only 42 runs on the scoreboard, Punjab lost the wickets of openers Prabhsimran Singh (14) and Abhishek Sharma (19). Anmolpreet Singh (48) held on at one end but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Nehal Vadhera (6), Ramandeep Singh (2), Anmol Malhotra (10) and Naman Dhir (12) could not hold on. Anmolpreet Singh also returned to the pavilion in the 32nd over. At the tail end, innings by Arshdeep and Sanveer Singh (24) only helped to reduce the burden of the loss. Arshdeep hit three sixes and fours off 39 balls. Raghu Sharma (5) is the other player out. Baltej Singh (2) not out.
Earlier, Arshin Kulkarni’s century led Maharashtra to a respectable score. Arshdeed returned captain Ruturaj Gaekwad (5) and Siddesh Veer (0) in his first spell. Later, Arshin and Ankit Bawne (60) added 145 runs. But Naman Dhir gave Punjab the break through by dismissing Ankit. Rahul Tripathi (15) and Kasi (20) who came next could not shine. Immediately after completing the century, Kulkarni also returned. He faced 137 balls and hit 14 fours.
Nikhil Naik’s (52 not out off 29 balls) resistance led Maharashtra to a respectable score. There were three sixes and fours each. Naik’s innings. Bachav (20) remained unbeaten.
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