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Unity Cup Final: Gujraj Blazers vs Southern Super Kings – A Match for the Ages

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Unity Cup Final: Gujraj Blazers vs Southern Super Kings – A Match for the Age

The final of the Mauka Unity Cup between Gujraj Blazers and Southern Super Kings at Bhavdevi, Mumbai, was nothing short of a cricketing spectacle. The game kept fans on edge, culminating in a thrilling three-wicket victory for the Blazers.

 

Southern Super Kings’ Innings: A Fight for Respectable Runs

Opting to bowl first, the Blazers sought to restrict the Kings’ batting lineup. Rajesh Iti played a pivotal role for the Kings, smashing a blistering 54 off 29 balls with nine boundaries and two sixes. However, the innings faltered as the Kings lost wickets at regular intervals. Preetam Shetty (26*) and Amit Shenoy (20*) added vital runs at the death, taking the score to 151/6 in 20 overs. Rizwan Batliwala shone with the ball, claiming two wickets for just 18 runs in his three overs.

 

Gujraj Blazers’ Chase: Drama Till the End

The chase seemed straightforward, but the Kings’ bowlers had other plans. Gujraj captain Devendra Gehlot led from the front with a composed 35, but the Blazers found themselves in trouble at 75/5. Dhruvin Bhanushali then turned the game on its head, smashing a whirlwind 46 off just 18 balls, including five fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 255.56. Despite losing Bhanushali at a critical moment, Rizwan Batliwala’s calm 24* guided the Blazers to victory in 16.4 overs.

The Decisive Moment

With just four runs needed and three wickets in hand, the Blazers held their nerve to seal the win. The Southern Super Kings, despite fighting valiantly, couldn’t defend their total against the onslaught from Bhanushali and Batliwala.

 

The Aftermath

This gripping contest highlighted individual brilliance and team resilience. While Rajesh Iti’s knock stood out for the Kings, Dhruvin Bhanushali’s game-changing innings was the decisive factor in the Blazers’ triumph.

 

In the end, Gujraj Blazers lifted the trophy, etching their name in Unity Cup history as champions of a final that will be remembered for its sheer unpredictability and drama.

 

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