MPL 2025, Match 20: Kolhapur Tuskers vs Raigad Royals Full Match Highlights

In a thrilling match between Kolhapur Tuskers and Raigad Royals in Match 20 of the 2025 Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), Tuskers won the match by 2 wickets at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Both the teams were eyeing important points in order to stay in the playoff race; the contest lived up to its billing with a dramatic finish in the final over.

Raigad Royals Innings

Battling first, Raigad Royals compiled a gritty 159 off 19.4 overs. Niraj Joshi hit a blazing 49 from 27 deliveries, smashing five sixes to push the run rate. Vicky Ostwal (22 from 14) and Siddhesh Veer (21 from 15) provided good starts, but the middle order did not carry on the momentum. Anand Thenge of Kolhapur was excellent with the ball, claiming 4/29, while Deepak Natraj Dangi supported him with a good 3/27. Support from Atman Pore (2/31) kept Raigad limited below 160.

Kolhapur Tuskers Innings

Pursuing 160, Kolhapur Tuskers reached the finish line at 162/8 in a thrilling climax. Captain Rahul Tripathi led by example with a match-winning 53 off 43 balls, ably supported by Sachin Dhas (29 off 19) and Vishant More (22 off 15). The Royals' bowlers, particularly Tanay Sanghvi (3/27) and Nikhil Kadam (2/37), struggled hard, but the Tuskers' lower order played with nerves of steel to win the match in the final over. Kolhapur consolidated their campaign with this win, and Raigad had to bemoan missed opportunities.

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Kolhapur Tuskers vs Raigad Royals: Match Scorecard

Raigad Royals – 159/10 (19.4 Overs)

Kolhapur Tuskers – 162/8 (20 Overs)