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Maharashtra’s Batters Dominate Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy Clash
Jaipur: Maharashtra’s batting lineup put on a dominant display against Mumbai in their Vijay Hazare Trophy match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Maharashtra’s opening pair, Prithvi Shaw and Arshin Kulkarni, laid a solid foundation with an aggressive approach.
Arshin Kulkarni stole the show with a blistering century, scoring 114 runs off 114 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes. The young batter from Solapur took on the experienced Mumbai bowling attack, showcasing both confidence and composure.
Former Mumbai player Prithvi Shaw also made a significant contribution, scoring 71 runs off 75 balls with 10 fours and 1 six against his former team. Shaw, who recently switched allegiances to Maharashtra, displayed no hesitation in attacking the Mumbai bowlers.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad continued the momentum with a half-century, remaining unbeaten on 65 off 50 balls. At the time of reporting, Maharashtra had reached 275 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 42 overs, firmly in control of the match.
Punjab Crushes Sikkim in a One-Sided Affair
In another Vijay Hazare Trophy match, Punjab secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sikkim. Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack, dismantling Sikkim for a mere 75 runs. Punjab chased down the target with ease, reaching 81 runs in just 6.2 overs. Prabhsimran Singh was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 53 off 26 balls. Punjab won with a staggering 262 balls to spare.
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