Jay Bista's 56 Fires Aakash Tigers MWS to Victory
Aakash Tigers MWS
172/9 (20)
Eagle Thane Strikers
171/10 (19.5)
ATM won by 1 run
View full scorecard →Aakash Tigers MWS have won by 1 run. Aakash Tigers MWS batted first and posted 172/9 in 20 overs. Eagle Thane Strikers, chasing 173, fell short at 171/10 in 19.5 overs.
Jay Bista was the standout in the first innings, scoring 56 off 40 balls (SR 140). 2 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 51 runs.
Sairaj Patil fought hard with 39 off 23 balls, but it was not enough to haul Eagle Thane Strikers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale delivered figures of 3/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
ETS lead the series 17-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 2 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
56 off 40 balls (SR 140), 5 fours, 2 sixes
3/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
39 off 23 balls (SR 170), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Aakash Tigers MWS showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Eagle Thane Strikers came up short by 1 run. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. ETS lead the series 17-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.