Kota, Rajasthan [India]: It looked like a placid track right from the beginning. Clearly, a lot depended on the toss. Narendra Sing Tomar, Kota Chambal Tigers skipper did not hesitate even once and decided to bat first on a track that looked like a batsmen heaven.
Kota openers provided a stupendous start of 77 runs to their team. This assisted the middle order to go and express themselves freely. Kota Chambal Tigers scored a colossal score of 196 for 5 in their stipulated 20 overs. Shahbaz khan in particular was in a murderous mood and scored 63 off 28 deliveries. The onslaught was laced with four boundaries and five towering sixes. He was ably supported by skipper Narendra Singh Tomar & Shiva Chauhan scaring 55 & 44 respectively.
The pursuit of winning the finals didn’t go well for Jaisalmer Jaguars as their batsmen failed to convert the small starts into big ones. They eventually surrendered for a mere 119 in 17 overs. Shubham was the top scorer for Jaisalmer Jaguars with 26 runs. For Kota Chambal Tigers Rajat Chaudhary, Shahbaz Khan & Deepak Dangi claimed two wickets each.
Kota Chambal Tigers stamped their authority over the coveted trophy for the second time.
The grand final was supervised by Mr. Mohd. Rafi & Mr. Anuj Rathore.
During today’s finals, the stage was graced by the presence of Bollywood icon Mr. Suniel Shetty & Mr. Sohail Khan. Other reputed guests were singer Ali Kuli Mirza, Mr. Jitu Verma (Jojo), Mrs. India World Kirti Mishra Narang & Yogi Dr. Dushyant Vyas.
Amin Pathan
Chairman – Rajwada Cricket League