Nikhil Jain smashes a 19 ball 51* at no.8 as Arch Mavericks win in the Architect’s T20 Championship ‘18

T20’s are always exciting and the reason for its excitement is knocks like this which add entertainment to the game. Arch Mavericks after being made to bat first at Vensgarkar Academy, Mahul were at one point in deep trouble 107/7 in 15.1 overs. The top order did not make any impact but it was Nikhil Jain at no.8 changing the script of the game with his blazing knock of 51 runs. Nikhil took full benefit of the last 5 overs as he thrashed the bowlers in every corner of the ground to score 51* off mere 19 balls laced with 5 fours and 3 sixes. Arch Mavericks who were 107/7 in 15.1 overs ended their innings at 160/8 in 20 overs.

SSA Strikers in reply were bundled out for just 39 runs as Vimal Hansraj (4/17) and Pranay Ranka (3/17) proved to be too difficult for them.

Arch Mavericks won the match by 121 runs while Nikhil Jain was declared ‘man of the match’ for his crucial cameo down the order.