Vishesh Tiwari's 60 Fires Orange Tigers to Victory
Orange Tigers
180/9 (20)
NECO Master Blaster
126/10 (18.4)
ORT won by 54 runs
View full scorecard →Orange Tigers have won by 54 runs. Orange Tigers batted first and posted 180/9 in 20 overs. NECO Master Blaster, chasing 181, fell short at 126/10 in 18.4 overs.
Vishesh Tiwari was the standout in the first innings, scoring 60* off 37 balls (SR 162). 4 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 60 runs.
Tushar Kadu fought hard with 36 off 28 balls, but it was not enough to haul NECO Master Blaster over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Dipesh Parwani delivered figures of 4/40 in 4 overs (Econ 10.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
ORT lead the series 19-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
60* off 37 balls (SR 162), 6 fours, 4 sixes
4/40 in 4 overs (Econ: 10.00)
50 off 36 balls (SR 139), 3 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Orange Tigers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. NECO Master Blaster came up short by 54 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. ORT lead the series 19-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.