Rahul Tripathi’s quick 53* takes helps BPCL defeat CAG in the 13th DY patil Cup
It was the all important quarter final match between BPCL and CAG of the 13th DY patil Cup Tournament. The match was equally crucial for both the teams as a win would take them ahead into the semis. BPCL Captain Bhavin Thakkar who found due in the pitch elected to bowl first as it would help the bowlers and they could chase the target comfortably in the 2nd innings.
CAG team made 140/7 in 20 overs, thanks to some good bowling by BPCL bowlers, none of the batsman were able to cross the 40 run mark & eventually partnerships were not created either. National player Pragyan Ojha bowled wonderfully well for his 2/14 in 4 overs. IPL star Sandeep Sharma was also in the side bowling 0/30 in 3 overs while Dhanraj Sharma & Rishi Arothe both chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Chasing 141, BPCL were also in a tricky situation at 69/5 until right handed Rahul tripathi came and finished off the game in style. Rahul scored a brilliant 53 off just 36 balls to steer his team to 141/5 and winning the match by 5wickets. Tripathi’s brazen half century included 4 fours and 3 sixes and he played at a strike rate of almost 150 all the time. Yes, this is the same Rahul Tripathi who recently smashed a record six sixes in six balls & scored 47 runs off 14 balls for Deccan Gymkhana has certainly become a dangerous prospect with the bat & he looks like a complete IPL or Big Bash material for sure.
BPCL won the match comfortably by 5 wickets and 3balls to spare & Rahul was rightly adjudged “man of the match” for his match winning unbeaten half century. Rahul & the whole team would surely be all prepped up for their semis for sure!