A brilliant chase for Rising Indians as they reach the semis of the Palghar Dahanu T20 Premier League’19

Played at the PDTSA Ground, VIVA stars after opting to bat first notched up a massive total of 221/5 in 20 overs. Shashikant Kadam opening the innings tore apart the bowlers hitting a powerful knock of 86 in 45 balls which had as many as 7 sixes! Kadam’s opening partner Shikhar also did not spare the bowlers hitting a 19 ball 42 while Bharat P who came at no.3 scored 38 off 17 balls. Most of the bowlers were taken for a beating with fast bowler John Abraham being the pick of the bowlers with 3/44 in 4 overs.

Chasing 222, VIVA stars were looking favorites and the pressure is usually on the team chasing during such situations but the prolific line up of Rising Indians ensured they did not gave up so easily. Hardik Tamore (64 off 45balls) and Arjun Shetty (51 off 27) set up the tone for the chase putting up a strong opening stand.

Tushar Mhapankar coming at no.3 continued the positive momentum left behind by the openers hitting a blazing 47 in just 21 balls. Manan at no.4 and Kalpesh (14* off 7) lended the finishing touch as Rising Indians went on to win a thriller of a chase by 3 wkts and 3 balls to spare reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.