Ravikumar Samarth's 59 Fires Pagariya Strikers to Victory
India Warriors
214/8 (20)
Pagariya Strikers
218/7 (19.5)
PAS won by 3 wickets
View full scorecard →Pagariya Strikers have won by 3 wickets. India Warriors batted first and posted 214/8 in 20 overs. Pagariya Strikers chased down 215 in just 19.5 overs.
Satyam Bhoyar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 58 off 21 balls (SR 276). 5 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 77 runs.
In the chase, Ravikumar Samarth anchored the innings with 59 off 31 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Pagariya Strikers on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Kaustubh Salve delivered figures of 3/32 in 3 overs (Econ 10.7). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
IW lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 26 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
59 off 31 balls (SR 190), 9 fours, 2 sixes
3/32 in 3 overs (Econ: 10.67)
58 off 21 balls (SR 276), 4 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Pagariya Strikers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India Warriors will rue missed opportunities — a 3 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. IW lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.