Danish Malewar's 67 Fires Bharat Rangers to Victory
Nagpur Heroz
178/8 (20)
Bharat Rangers
180/4 (18.1)
BHR won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →Bharat Rangers have won by 6 wickets. Nagpur Heroz batted first and posted 178/8 in 20 overs. Bharat Rangers chased down 179 in just 18.1 overs.
Parth Rekhade was the standout in the first innings, scoring 46 off 29 balls (SR 159). 3 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 61 runs.
In the chase, Danish Malewar anchored the innings with 67 off 41 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Bharat Rangers on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Mandar Ghodmare delivered figures of 3/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NAH lead the series 14-5. 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
67* off 41 balls (SR 163), 6 fours, 3 sixes
3/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
56 off 37 balls (SR 151), 10 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Bharat Rangers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nagpur Heroz will rue missed opportunities — a 6 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. NAH lead the series 14-5. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.