In a high-scoring match of Semi-Final 1 between Bharat Rangers (BHR) and NECO Master Blaster (NMB) of the 2025 Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. NECO Master Blaster won the toss and decided to field first. A thrilling chase under lights, NECO Master Blaster successfully chased down the target with a strong batting display to culminate in a 6-wicket victory and secure a place in the final.

Bharat Rangers Innings

Bharat Rangers batted first, finishing with a strong total of 204/3 in 20 overs. Skipper Atharva Taide led from the front with a blistering 94 off 53 balls, hitting boundaries at will and anchoring the innings. He had good support from Varun Bisht, who hit a quick 50 off only 15 balls, turning the game around in the death overs. Neel Athaley contributed a consistent 39 from 29 balls, which prevented any slow patches in the innings. Anamany Jaiswal was the pick for NECO with 2/34 in 3 overs, and Sanjay Raghunath (1/27) was the only other wicket-taker.

NECO Master Blaster Innings

Pursuing an ambitious target of 205, NECO Master Blaster achieved a dominating pursuit, scoring 206/4 in 20 overs. Adhyan Daga delivered a fine knock of a match-winning 66 off 38, a blend of aggressiveness and maturity. He was ably assisted by Aryan Meshram, who scored 49 off 35, and skipper Jitesh Sharma, who struck 46 off 22 deliveries to speed towards the finish. Even though Bharat Rangers' bowlers couldn't seal the run flow with their early breakthroughs from Gaurav Farde (1/10) and Atharva Taide (1/15), NECO Master Blaster stormed into the VPL 2025 final with a dominating win.

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Bharat Rangers vs NECO Master Blaster: Match scorecard

Bharat Rangers—204/3 (20 Overs)

NECO Master Blaster – 206/4 (20 Overs)