Parth Rekhade's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Nagpur Heroz
Nagpur Heroz
207/7 (20)
Orange Tigers
167/9 (20)
NAH won by 40 runs
View full scorecard →Nagpur Heroz have won by 40 runs. Nagpur Heroz batted first and posted 207/7 in 20 overs. Orange Tigers, chasing 208, fell short at 167/9 in 20 overs.
Aman Mokhade was the standout in the first innings, scoring 42 off 17 balls (SR 247). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 70 runs.
Kshitiz Dahiya fought hard with 71 off 32 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, Parth Rekhade delivered figures of 3/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). 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 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
71 off 32 balls (SR 222), 6 fours, 5 sixes
3/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
42 off 17 balls (SR 247), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Nagpur Heroz showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Orange Tigers will rue missed opportunities — a 40 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.