Noida Kings Outscore Gorakhpur Lions in a High-Scoring Encounter

Noida Kings Outscore Gorakhpur Lions in a High-Scoring Encounter

UP T20 League: Noida Kings won by 26 runs in a high-scoring match, skipper Prashant Veer blistering 58 runs off just 21 balls and a stellar bowling performance, taking 3 wickets to help secure the win.

In a high-scoring and action-packed game, the Noida Kings displayed their batting power and defeated the Gorakhpur Lions by 26 runs. It was a thrilling contest where both teams scored freely, but the Kings’ massive total proved too much in the end.

Batting first, the Noida Kings put up a huge score of 248 runs. They got off to a flying start with Shivam Chaudhary smashing a quick 46 to set the tone. Anivesh Choudhary followed with an excellent innings of 63 from just 40 balls, laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes. But the real fireworks came towards the end, thanks to Ravi Singh and Prashant Veer. The duo played breathtaking knocks, finishing unbeaten and taking the score beyond reach.

Ravi hammered 68 runs from just 24 balls, while Prashant smashed 58 off 21 balls. Their explosive hitting in the final overs ensured the Kings posted a total that looked almost impossible to chase. For the Lions, it was a tough outing with the ball, as most bowlers were taken apart. Only Siddarth Yadav managed to stand out, picking up two wickets.

Chasing a huge target of 249, the Gorakhpur Lions needed a fast start, and they did show some fight. Their top order batted bravely to keep the chase alive. Akash Deep Nath top-scored with a solid 52 from 34 balls, while Nishant Kushwaha (42) and Bhaskar Bhardwaj (40) also made important contributions. However, the scoreboard pressure kept building, and wickets fell at crucial times. The Noida Kings’ bowlers held their nerve and stopped the Lions from building big partnerships. Prashant Veer, who had already shone with the bat, was brilliant with the ball too, taking three important wickets. Karn Sharma and Ajay Kumar supported well with two wickets each.

In the end, the Gorakhpur Lions were bowled out for 222 runs, falling 26 runs short of the target. Despite some strong batting efforts, the Lions couldn’t match the Kings’ explosive power.

This victory highlighted the depth and dominance of the Noida Kings’ batting lineup, with multiple players stepping up and delivering when needed. With such all-around strength, they look like one of the most dangerous teams in the tournament.