Chirag Gandhi's 59 Fires UP Brij Stars to Victory
UP Brij Stars
166/7 (20)
Northern Challengers
142/9 (20)
UPBS won by 24 runs
View full scorecard →UP Brij Stars have won by 24 runs. UP Brij Stars batted first and posted 166/7 in 20 overs. Northern Challengers, chasing 167, fell short at 142/9 in 20 overs.
Chirag Gandhi was the standout in the first innings, scoring 59 off 43 balls (SR 137). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 43 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Angelo Perera fought hard with 32 off 24 balls, but it was not enough to haul Northern Challengers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jatin Mavi delivered figures of 3/38 in 4 overs (Econ 9.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
UPBS lead the series 7-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
59 off 43 balls (SR 137), 6 fours, 1 sixes
3/38 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.50)
57 off 43 balls (SR 133), 7 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
UP Brij Stars showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Northern Challengers came up short by 24 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UPBS lead the series 7-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.