Amritsar Soormas claimed their second victory in this season’s Sher-e-Punjab T20 tournament by defeating Fazilka Falcons with a four-wicket win, successfully chasing a target of 192 with three balls to spare.
The match featured a notable contest between Indian teammates Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, captaining Fazilka and Amritsar respectively, which attracted significant attention. Gill hit two sixes and a four off Sharma before losing his wicket to him during the game, adding excitement to the tournament.
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Batting first, Fazilka Falcons posted 191 for six in 20 overs, powered by captain Shubman Gill’s 67 runs from 35 balls along with contributions from Pranshu Pratap (40 off 33) and Sanvir Singh (40 off 21). For Amritsar Soormas, Akash Pandey took two wickets for 20 runs while Abhishek Sharma also took two wickets for 37 runs.
In reply, Abhishek Sharma provided a strong start
In reply, Abhishek Sharma provided a strong start with an aggressive 49 runs from 15 balls, establishing a 79-run partnership with Sahaj Dhawan, who scored 37. Despite a mid-innings setback when the Soormas slipped to 152 for five, Rahul Kumar took control. Joining Reaven Preet Singh at a critical point, Kumar managed the chase with calculated strokes, eventually guiding the Soormas to victory with an unbeaten 53 from 35 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Kumar’s partnership with Jashanpreet Singh was crucial in securing the win after Reaven Preet Singh was dismissed for eight.
Following the match, Rahul Kumar commented, “Securing back-to-back wins over Fazilka is a big achievement. It is rewarding to see the team win against such a good opponent. Our success was due to our ability to take early wickets at the start of the match,” according to a press release.
Abhishek Sharma also shared his perspective: “Staying on the winning side always feels good, and I am happy to contribute to the team’s success. I hope we can keep this momentum going and continue to receive incredible support from our fans. We’ll give our best to win the final and bring home the trophy for them. The boys have been working really hard, and we’ve got a very good squad.”
Abhishek Sharma has scored 229 runs across four
Abhishek Sharma has scored 229 runs across four innings in the tournament, maintaining an average of 57.25 and a strike rate of 266.28, including two half-centuries and a highest score of 82.
Amritsar Soormas will next face Mohali Kings at the IS Bindra Stadium on Tuesday. With Anmolpreet Singh in form for Mohali, Amritsar’s bowlers will aim to take early wickets as they did against Fazilka, while their batting unit, buoyed by Rahul Kumar’s recent performances, will look to maintain composure in setting or chasing a target.
Source: thenewsmill.com
