CRICKET – ABRAJ Rocking Royals delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat JDs Avengers by 60 runs in qualifier two of season six in the Abraj Premier League (APL6).
After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Rocking Royals posted a competitive 143 for nine in their 20 overs. Captain Sagar Dholaria led from the front with a fluent 40 off 25 balls at a strike rate of 160, while Ashwani Pratap contributed a valuable 27 off 18 and Gaurav Sharma added 13 off 13.
Steady middle-order contributions, along with 14 extras, helped maintain a healthy run rate of 7.15. For Avengers, Dinesh Abraj was the standout bowler with three wickets, Sapan Jain claimed two, while Jignesh Dhanesha, Arun C R, and Kumar chipped in with one wicket apiece.
Chasing 144, Avengers struggled against disciplined bowling and were bowled out for 83 in just 13.1 overs. Early wickets derailed their innings, and only Jain’s unbeaten 18 offered some resistance.
Rocking Royals’ bowlers shared the workload effectively, with Anil Verma, Suresh Lakku, Pratap, and Dilleeswar Cheri claiming two wickets each, while Vignesh and Gaurav chipped in with one wicket apiece. Tight lines and regular breakthroughs prevented any chance of recovery.
Overall, Rocking Royals combined strong batting, sharp fielding, and efficient bowling to secure a convincing victory, clearly outclassing their opponents in every department and earning their place in the final.
Lakku’s all-round brilliance earned him the Most Valuable Player of the Match award.
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