In a low-scoring affair at the Manglam Ananda Box Cricket stadium in Jaipur, Ananda Blasters came out on top, defeating their rivals Ananda Spartans by 7 runs in the latest Super League matchup.
Blasters, led by a stellar all-round performance from Anil Jangir, posted an impressive total of 27/6 in their 8 overs. Jangir stood his ground firmly with the bat, scoring a solid 6 runs off 18 deliveries anchoring one end up. On the bowling front, the Spartans’ Ishant Garg was the pick of the bowlers, taking a crucial wicket while conceding just 4 runs in his 2 overs.
In response, the Spartans put up a spirited chase, with Ishant Garg once again leading the way with a blistering 3-ball 5 to make the match interesting at the end. However, it was not enough as the Blasters’ bowling attack, spearheaded by Deepak Sharma and Ankur Khandelwal, kept the run-rate in check. Ultimately, the Spartans fell short by 7 runs, finishing their innings at 20/8.
This thrilling victory sees the Ananda Blasters maintain their position at the top of the Super League table, further cementing their status as the team to beat in this year’s tournament. With the season heating up, fans can expect more exhilarating encounters between these two fierce rivals in the weeks to come.
Deepak Sharma was awarded Player of the match for his bowling and with a tally of 9 wickets, he also secured the purple cap.
