Ashish Rathi Creates History at AIMS Nagpur T20 Tournament

Nagpur witnessed a moment to remember in the AIMS Nagpur League as Ashish Rathi delivered one of the most extraordinary all-round performances seen at the All-India T20 level.

In the league match between Siliguri and Nagpur, Nagpur won the toss and chose to field first  a decision that paid off instantly.

Batting first, Siliguri were bowled out for 125 in 18 overs, and the story of that innings revolved entirely around Ashish Rathi. In a spell that stunned everyone present, Rathi bowled the final over of the innings and produced something almost unheard of in T20 cricket  a maiden over with five wickets. Every delivery of that last over brought a wicket, completely dismantling Siliguri’s lower order and swinging the momentum firmly in Nagpur’s favour. Nitin Rathi provided strong support at the other end, picking up three crucial wickets to keep the pressure on throughout the innings.

Chasing a modest target, Nagpur made their intent clear from ball one. Once again, Ashish Rathi stepped up  this time with the bat. He played a commanding knock of 61 runs off just 29 balls, striking 8 fours and 2 sixes. His aggressive approach ensured there were no late twists, as Nagpur chased down the target comfortably in just 10 overs to secure a convincing 7-wicket victory.

What this really means is that Ashish Rathi didn’t just win a match  he etched his name into the tournament’s history. A maiden final over with five wickets in a T20 game, followed by a match-winning half-century, is a combination rarely seen at any level of the game.

The performance came at the All-India level T20 tournament organised by AIMS at the M.S. Dhoni Cricket Academy, affiliated with the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), adding even more weight to the achievement.

On a day where pressure moments define players, Ashish Rathi owned every big stage  with the ball when it mattered most, and with the bat when the chase demanded authority. A match that will be talked about for a long time, and a performance that sets a new benchmark in the AIMS Nagpur League.