WATCH: Sameer Rizvi gives jersey to fans during Kanpur Superstars vs Gorakhpur Lions match in UP T20 League 2024
Kanpur Superstars it continued Gorakhpur Lions in Match 30 of Uttar Pradesh T20 2024 on Monday. The tournament, played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, was the final match of the league stage.
Gorakhpur Lions struggle with the bat
Gorakhpur Lions, batting first, struggled against the direct bowling from Kanpur Superstars. They were all out for 104 runs in just 19.2 overs. Hardeep Singh he is the top performer for the Lions, scoring 29 runs off 16 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six. Despite his efforts, the entire list was weakened, with Anivesh Choudhary again Akshdeep Nath were the only other key contributors with 13 and 17 runs, respectively.
Successful chase for Kanpur Superstars
Kanpur Superstars chased down a small target of 105 with ease, scoring 108/3 in 17.3 overs. Shoaib Siddiqui was the anchor of the Superstars’ innings, scoring a valuable 48 runs off 54 balls, with 5 fours and 1 six. Adarsh Singh and played a key role, adding 35 runs off 39 balls. The fast chase was marked by strong contributions from Says Mohan again Sameer Rizviwho provided the necessary support to complete the victory.
Sameer Rizvi’s exciting action
During the match, Sameer did something memorable to the enthusiastic crowd. As the game progressed, a fan approached Sameer asking for an autographed jersey. The cricket star who is known for his generosity did not hesitate to make a day for his fans. He immediately signed the jersey and, with a warm smile, gave it as a gift. This thoughtful gesture not only delighted the lucky fan but earned Sameer praise from many fans who witnessed this act of kindness. It was a moment that highlighted Sameer’s connection with his fans and his commitment to making their experience special.
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Here is the video:
Sameer Rizvi presents his signed jersey to a young fan #Cricket #UPT20 @t20uttarpradesh #kanpursuperstars #SameerRizvi pic.twitter.com/6vP9zhocOQ
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 10, 2024
Impressive bowling by Mukesh Kumar
The Kanpur Superstars bowlers were extraordinary, with Mukesh Kumar having a choice of bowlers. Mukesh picked up 2 wickets for just 11 runs in his 3 overs, playing a key role in dismantling the Lions’ batting line-up. Vineet Panwar was also impressive, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs. Other bowlers, including Pankaj Kumar and Shubham Mishra, supported well, ensuring that the Lions’ innings did not gain momentum.
For the lions of Gorakhpur, Ankit Rajpoot again Shivam Sharma it was only the bowlers who took wickets, with Rajpoot taking 1 wicket for 14 runs and Shivam taking 1 wicket for 23 runs in his 4 overs. However, their efforts are not enough to stop the Superstars’ chase.
Mukesh’s impactful bowling earned him the man of the match award. His crucial wickets and strong economy rate contributed to restricting Gorakhpur Lions to an undervalued score.
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