GN Khalsa team clinches their maiden title of Redbull Intercollege T20 Tournament ‘19

By CricketGraph Editor Last updated Apr 15, 2019

GN Khalsa College Won by 7 runs against DG Ruparel College Team in "RedBull Inter College Cricket Tournament 2019

The tournament which has witnessed some amazing talents coming out and some thriller matches ensured the finals between Ruparel and Khalsa was as exciting as the tournament has been.

Khalsa college after batting first this time suffered a batting collapse with their scoreboard reading 43/5 and 55/6 at one stage. However, Bhavya Taneja who came at no.7 went on to resurrect the innings with a 33ball 32*. Bhavay also received excellent support Aditya S who scored 20 runs at no.8 and Aditya Khanvilkar who gave the finishing touch with a 15 ball 34* (1 six, 6 fours) playing a cameo at the bottom of the innings reminding everyone of Hardik Pandya! It was the crucial partnership by the lower order which helped Khalsa stay in the game reaching a total of 134/7 in 20 overs.

Bhavya Taneja From GN Khalsa College Team Man of the Match score 32 runs not out against 33 balls (5 Fours) and took 2 Wkts against Ruparel College Team — **Bhavay Taneja From GN Khalsa College Team Man of the Match score 32 runs not out against 33 balls (5 Fours) and took 2 Wkts against Ruparel College Team**

A target of 135 is mostly a formality in the T20 Format nowadays but Khalsa bowlers gave a tough fight not allowing the Ruparel boys to free their arms. Manal Kawle was the lone warrior for Ruparel scoring an impressive half century off 46 balls at a time when his mates were struggling from the other end. From Khala- all-rounder Bhavay Taneja (2/23 in 4 overs), Shouryan (1/19 in 4 overs) and Aatif Shaikh (0/5 in 2 overs) came up with excellent spells restricting Ruparel College to 127/8 in 20 overs.

**Winner of Final Match of RedBull Inter College Cricket Tournament 2019 – GN Khalsa College Team**

GN Khalsa college won the finals by 7 runs and with this they clinch their maiden title of Redbull InterCollege T20 Tournament’ 2019.

**Aditya Khanvilkar- who was man of the match in Quarter finals for Khalsa and also scored a match winning 35* off 15 balls in the finals.**

**Ruparel College Team Runner up of RedBull Inter College Cricket Tournament 2019**

Brief Scores: Khalsa College (134/7 in 20 overs), Bhavay Taneja 32* off 33b, Aditya K-34* off 15 balls . Jayesh Mhatre-2/19 in 4 overs, Kedar S-2/23 in 4 overs

Ruparel College-127/8 in 20 overs, Manal Kawle-50 off 46b, Bhavay (2/23 in 4 overs), Shouryan (1/19 in 4 overs) and Aatif Shaikh (0/5 in 2 overs)

Result- Khalsa College won the match by 7 runs

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**Japjeet Singh Randhawa From GN Khalsa College Team Man of the Match Score 100 runs not out in 64 balls (11 Fours and 4 sixes) against RA Podar College Team**

In the semi-finals, Khalsa’s dependable opener Japjeet Singh Randhawa had single handedly finished off the chase scoring a brilliant 100* off 64 balls in the semi-finals continuing his consistent run scoring spree 🏏😊 At one point Khalsa needed 92 runs in 7 overs but Japjeet changed gears and took care of the chase!