Sat Nov 30 08:56:58 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand Thrash Arunachal Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
**[City, State] –** Jharkhand registered a stunning victory over Arunachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, chasing down a paltry 94-run target in a mere 4.3 overs. The win was spearheaded by a breathtaking unbeaten knock from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 77 runs off just 23 balls, including nine sixes and five fours. This explosive performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Arunachal Pradesh, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, were bundled out for a meager 93 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Akshay Jain top-scored with 14 runs for Arunachal Pradesh, while six batsmen failed to reach double figures. Anukul Roy was the pick of the Jharkhand bowlers, claiming four wickets.
Jharkhand’s chase was a masterclass in aggressive batting. Kishan’s explosive innings, with a strike rate of 334.78, was ably supported by Utkarsh Singh, who contributed 13 runs. The opening pair remained unbeaten throughout the chase, securing a comfortable victory for Jharkhand.
This win marks Jharkhand’s third victory in the tournament, placing them second in Group C. They have three more matches remaining in the group stage.
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