Aman Mokhade's 85 Fires Nagpur Heroz to Victory
Nagpur Heroz
217/7 (20)
Orange Tigers
207/8 (20)
NAH won by 10 runs
View full scorecard →Nagpur Heroz have won by 10 runs. Nagpur Heroz batted first and posted 217/7 in 20 overs. Orange Tigers, chasing 218, fell short at 207/8 in 20 overs.
Aman Mokhade was the standout in the first innings, scoring 85 off 27 balls (SR 315). 8 sixes and 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 89 runs.
Shreyash Padole fought hard with 54 off 18 balls, but it was not enough to haul Orange Tigers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Siddhant Muley delivered figures of 3/36 in 3 overs (Econ 12.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NAH lead the series 15-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 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
85 off 27 balls (SR 315), 8 fours, 8 sixes
3/36 in 3 overs (Econ: 12.00)
54 off 18 balls (SR 300), 3 fours, 6 sixes
Verdict
Nagpur Heroz showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Orange Tigers will rue missed opportunities — a 10 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. NAH lead the series 15-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.