Khurrat XI Edges Past Bhawani Tigers by Just 1 Run in a Nail-Biter
Khurrat XI Edges Past Bhawani Tigers by Just 1 Run in a Nail-Biter
LSKCM T20 Trophy: Bhawani Tigers vs Khurrat XI. Player of the Match: Aashu Tomar 29(18) & 2 wickets
In what turned out to be the most thrilling game of the day, Khurrat XI clinched a heart-pounding 1-run victory over Bhawani Tigers in a contest that swung back and forth till the final delivery. It was a game that had it all early fireworks, middle-order composure, sharp fielding, and immense pressure at the death. In the end, Khurrat XI held their nerve just long enough to sneak home.
Khurrat XI got off to a blazing start thanks to Aman Khatri, who hammered 33 off just 18 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Though Hemant (1 off 3) departed early, Amaan and Tushar Tyagi stabilised the innings. Tushar’s knock of 33 from 23 balls featured confident strokeplay and a solid strike rate of 143.5.
The middle order kept the momentum alive, with Manish Bhati (24 off 15) and Ankit Narwal (18 off 15) playing their parts. But the real late-innings push came from Aashu Tomar, who smashed 29 off 18, guiding Khurrat XI to a competitive 170/8 in 20 overs.
Chasing 171, Bhawani Tigers came out with intent. Vikas Singh (29 off 25) provided a solid start, but Hitesh Sharma (4 off 5) didn’t last long. The innings picked up pace when Sanjeev arrived at the crease, bludgeoning 31 off 14 with 2 fours and 3 sixes in a rapid-fire cameo.
After his dismissal, the real anchor turned out to be Prateek Raman, who played a superb knock of 40 from 26 balls, keeping the chase alive. Support from Zeeshan (26 off 22) and a cameo from Kunal Sharma (10 off 5) made it anyone’s game in the final overs.
Bhawani needed 10 off the final over. With two wickets in hand, they fought till the last ball but ended at 169/9, just one run short of the target.
Post Match Presentation, Players are rewarded with mementoes
Best Bowler of the Match: Rahul Sethi
Best Batsman of the Match: Prateek Raman