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Madhya Pradesh vs Saurashtra Live Score: Madhya Pradesh Beats Saurashtra by 6 Wickets

The first quarterfinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 witnessed an intense clash between Madhya Pradesh and Saurashtra. Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious, defeating Saurashtra by six wickets in a thrilling match held on December 11, 2024. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and key performances that turned the game in Madhya Pradesh’s favor.

Saurashtra’s First Innings: Solid but Defendable

Saurashtra set a target of 173/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Chirag Jani, whose explosive 80 runs off 45 balls featured six fours and four sixes. Jay Gohil chipped in with a quick-fire 17 runs from just six balls, adding momentum at the death.

However, Madhya Pradesh bowlers, particularly Venkatesh Iyer (2/23) and Avesh Khan (2/51), kept the opposition in check during the crucial middle overs. Their disciplined bowling ensured Saurashtra couldn’t breach the 180-run mark.

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Madhya Pradesh’s Chase: Calm and Composed

Chasing 174, Madhya Pradesh began steadily with contributions from Arpit Gaud (42 off 29 balls) and Venkatesh Iyer (38 off 33 balls). The team maintained a controlled run rate throughout, ensuring the required rate never climbed beyond reach.

The decisive blows came in the final overs when Harpreet Singh (14* off 6 balls) smashed crucial boundaries, sealing the win in just 19.2 overs. The performance highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s depth in batting and their ability to handle pressure situations.

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Key Takeaways from the Match

Madhya Pradesh’s Balanced Approach

The team exhibited an excellent blend of aggression and composure, with players stepping up when needed.

Chirag Jani’s All-Round Effort

Though on the losing side, Chirag Jani shone with both bat and ball, taking 1/27 in four overs and delivering a memorable knock.

Bowlers Setting the Tone

Venkatesh Iyer’s economical bowling and Avesh Khan’s timely breakthroughs were pivotal in restricting Saurashtra.

FAQs

1. Who was the top scorer in the match?

Chirag Jani was the top scorer with 80 runs off 45 balls for Saurashtra.

2. What were the key performances by Madhya Pradesh?

Arpit Gaud’s 42, Venkatesh Iyer’s all-round performance, and Harpreet Singh’s finishing knock were the highlights.

3. Where can I watch the highlights of this match?

You can catch the highlights on cricket streaming platforms or check match summaries on the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Official Site.