Kaushambi Dominators Crush Indrapuram Strikers by 7 Wickets

GBT20 League: Kaushambi Dominators Crush Indrapuram Strikers by 7 Wickets

The Kaushambi Dominators registered one of the most dominant wins of the tournament so far, defeating Indrapuram Strikers by 7 wickets with nearly 13 overs to spare.

The match turned into a one-sided affair as the Strikers failed to put up a challenging total, and the Dominators’ batters made the chase look like a cakewalk.

Strikers Struggle with the Bat

Indrapuram Strikers had a nightmare outing after being asked to bat first. Their top order collapsed quickly, with Nitin Bisht (1), Ravi Chechi (4), Arvind Verma (3), and Amit Chauhan (0) departing in no time. At one stage, they were reeling with hardly any runs on the board.

Only Virender Singh Negi (21 off 11) and Devi (26 off 17) offered some resistance, striking a few boundaries to lift the innings. But consistent pressure from the Dominators’ bowlers didn’t allow partnerships to flourish. Pradeep Parashar (3/15) bowled with precision, while Arun Chaprana (2/7) struck early blows. The star with the ball was Vikash Dixit, who grabbed 4 wickets for 19 runs, cleaning up the lower order. Eventually, the Strikers were bundled out for just 82 in 15.3 overs, a below-par score in T20 cricket.

Dominators’ Explosive Response

Chasing 83 was never going to trouble the Dominators, and they started in style. Uvais Ahmed (20 off 10) played a fiery cameo before falling, while Arun Chaprana (31 off 12) continued his dream day with the bat, smashing boundaries all around the park.

Though they lost a couple of wickets quickly Rohan Rathi (2) and Arun himself the chase was already under control. Kaif Ahmed (28 off 14)* kept attacking and ensured there were no hiccups, while Shivam Sharma (5 off 3)* finished things off smoothly. The Dominators wrapped up the chase in just 6.5 overs, ending at 88/3, and sealed a thumping victory.

Brief Score:

Indrapuram Strikers: 82/10
Devi: 26(17), Virender Singh Negi: 21(11)
Vikash Dixit: 4/19

Kaushambi Dominators: 88/3
Arun Chaprana: 31(12), Kaif Ahmed: 28*(14)
Devi: 2/41

Kaushambi Dominators beat Indrapuram Strikers by 7 wickets

Player of the Match: Arun Chaprana, 31 runs & 2 wickets