Sat Nov 30 20:36:35 UTC 2024: **Ishan Kishan’s Blitz Propels Jharkhand to Victory in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy**

**New Delhi, [Date]:** Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 runs off just 23 balls, including nine sixes, powered Jharkhand to a 10-wicket victory over Arunachal Pradesh in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group C match on Friday. The match, however, was overshadowed by an injury to Indian pacer Mohammed Shami.

In a separate Group A match in Rajkot, Shami sustained an injury while bowling the final over for Madhya Pradesh against Bengal. He appeared to injure himself while attempting to stop a ball, falling awkwardly and clutching his lower back. While initial reports suggest the injury isn’t serious, he was attended to by the medical team. Madhya Pradesh, meanwhile, secured a six-wicket win over Bengal, restricting them to 189/9 thanks to Shivam Shukla’s four-wicket haul. Rajat Patidar (68) and Shubhranshu Senapati (50) led the chase with quick half-centuries.

Kishan’s blistering innings, which propelled Jharkhand to 94 runs in just 4.3 overs, further highlighted his aggressive batting style. The wicketkeeper-batsman was recently acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹11.25 crore in the IPL mega auction. Anukul Roy (4/17) and Ravi Kumar Yadav (3/12) also contributed significantly to Jharkhand’s bowling performance. In other news, Uttar Pradesh defeated Haryana by four wickets, with Rinku Singh contributing an unbeaten 30 including three sixes.

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