The Maharashtra Premier League 2025 ended with a thrilling final as Eagle Nashik Titans (ENT) sealed a well-deserved 6-wicket victory over Raigad Royals (RGD) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Entering a strong campaign, ENT chased 191 in a mere 19.1 overs to win their first MPL title.

Raigad Royals Innings

Batting first, Raigad Royals got off to a dismal start with opener Vicky Ostwal getting out for a duck in the very first over. And then there followed an amazing rescue act by Siddhesh Veer, who took charge with a brilliant 99 off 59 balls*, one run short of a dream hundred in the last. He was ably supported by Harsh Mogaveera, who smashed 48 of 39 balls, and Niraj Joshi, who contributed 27 off 18 balls. Veer's innings was a mix of aggression and composure, holding the innings together and taking it to quick runs in the death overs. Raigad finished with a menacing 190/4 in 20 overs, giving themselves a genuine chance of winning the title.

However, despite the big score, the Royals' momentum faded in the final overs. Eagle Nashik Titans' bowlers kept things tight enough to prevent a 200-plus total. Mukesh Choudhary (2/42) bagged two important wickets, and Kaushal Tambe (1/36) and Prashant Solanki (1/42) contributed.

Eagle Nashik Titans Innings

In reply, Eagle Nashik Titans took off on a good note with Mandar Bhandari (28 off 22) and Arshin Kulkarni giving a solid platform. Kulkarni occupied a master anchor-aggressor's position, blasting 77 from 53 balls with five boundaries and four sixes. His innings turned the game towards ENT and tired out Raigad's bowling department. Raigad Royals could not manage to deliver breakthroughs at important stages and were disappointed by their bowling under pressure. Except for Tanay Sanghvi (2/31), none of the bowlers could trouble the Titans' middle order.

While the game reaching ending, Ranjeet Nikam launched a counterattack with 31 off only 13 balls before closing the game and Atharva Kale with a blazing 23 off 7 balls*, completing the chase on 191/4 in 19.1 overs.

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Eagle Nashik Titans vs Raigad Royals: Match Scorecard

Raigad Royals – 190/4 (20 Overs)

Eagle Nashik Titans – 191/4 (19.1 Overs)

In Qualifier 1 of the 2025 Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), Eagle Nashik Titans put on an emphatic all-round performance to defeat Puneri Bappa by 8 wickets at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. With this disciplined victory, ENT became the first team to qualify for the grand finale of MPL 2025.

Puneri Bappa Innings

Puneri Bappa, after being required to bat first, scored 153/8 in their 20 overs. Rushikesh Sonavne staged the innings in addition to a calm 67 off 52 deliveries, keeping the side intact while Murtaza Trunkwala (28 off 21) and Suraj Shinde (22 off 16) contributed handy cameos. Though with good beginnings, PB could not escape thanks to relentless blows from the bowlers of the Titans—skipper Prashant Solanki was the leader of the pack with a fine 3/23, ably aided by Akshay Waikar (2/21) and Mukesh Choudhary (2/33), holding Bappa under par on a conducive batting track.

Eagle Nashik Titans Innings

In response, Eagle Nashik Titans easily pursued the 154-run target, gliding to 157/2 in 17.2 overs. Mandar Bhandari was the perfectionist with the bat, thumping a free-scoring 58 from 40 balls. He was ably supported by Sahil Parakh (38 from 24) and Ranjeet Nikam, who sealed the deal with an unbeaten 33 from a mere 16 balls. The top order of the Titans never looked under pressure, dominating right through.

With this emphatic win, Eagle Nashik Titans walked into the MPL 2025 Final, exhibiting dominance in all facets. Puneri Bappa, meanwhile, will have another opportunity in Qualifier 2 to battle for a spot in the final.

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Eagle Nashik Titans vs Puneri Bappa: Match Scorecard

Puneri Bappa – 153/8 (20 Overs)

Eagle Nashik Titans – 157/2 (17.2 Overs)