In the match no 24 of up 2025,Gorakhpur Lions won a crazy match against Meerut Mavericks losing of 7 wickets, chasing 191 runs with just four balls remaining. The game had everything, big hits, classic batting, and some quick knock finishes, but the star of the game was Nishant Kushwah with his brilliant 92-runs knock.

The Day of the Lions! A dominant win against the Mavericks.

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Meerut Mavericks batted first and scored 190/5 in 20 overs. Swastik Chikara made 42 runs from 35 balls, and Madhav Kaushik supported with 32. The real game-changer for the game was Ritik Vats, who scored 44 runs in just 15 balls with five sixes. Divyansh Rajput scored quick fire knock of 21 runs in 8 balls, helping his team post a good total.

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In reply, Gorakhpur Lions started confidently. Kushwah led from the front, hitting 12 fours and 3 sixes in his 92 from 61 balls. Captain Akshdeep Nath played an important knock of 44 runs in 29 balls. Kartik Tyagi picked two crucial wickets for Meerut, Gorakhpur stayed calm and kept the chase easy. In the final overs, Siddharth Yadav scored 14 runs in just 5 balls to finish the game in style. Meerut Mavericks fought hard, but Kushwah’s innings made the difference and took Gorakhpur Lions won the game.

Gorakhpur Lions played strong cricket to win against Kanpur Superstars by 13 runs in a high-scoring game. The Lions batted first and made 193/2 in 20 overs. Captain Dhruv Jurel got out early, but Aryan Juyal stayed till the end with a steady 90 not out. He scored 6 fours and 6 sixes and gave a strong contribution. Later, Siddharth Yadav played a quickfire 56 runs in 27 balls, smashing 5 sixes.

Akshdeep Nath also added 28 runs as the Lions finished with a strong total. Chasing 194, Kanpur Superstars lost wickets early in the second innings, but their captain, Sameer Rizvi, kept the fight alive. He played a brilliant innings of 93 runs from 49 balls, hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes. His batting gave hope to Kanpur, but he did not get enough support from the other batters.

𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒅! The stumps go flying thanks to Teerath. The Captain must walk back.

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Shaurya Singh made 21 and Vineet Panwar scored 19, but most of the middle and lower order collapsed quickly. The Lions bowlers held their nerves at the right time. Teerath Singh bowled superbly, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs, while Vasu Vats grabbed 2 wickets for just 25.

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Prince Yadav and Shivam Sharma also took a wicket each. Kanpur were bowled out for 180 in 19.5 overs, falling just 13 runs short. It was a great team effort by Gorakhpur Lions. Juyal’s steady batting, Siddharth’s power hitting, and the bowlers’ control in the death overs made sure the Lions walked away with a thrilling win.

Meerut Mavericks won a brilliant win over Gorakhpur Lions, chasing down 168 runs with 7 balls to remaining. The star of the night was their captain Rinku Singh, who played a breathtaking innings to guide his team home.

Earlier, Gorakhpur Lions put up 167/9 in 20 overs. Skipper Dhruv Jurel scored 38 runs while Nishant Kushwah added a quick 37. Shivam Sharma’s late unbeaten 25 also helped them finish on a fighting total. For Meerut, Vishal Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar took three wickets each and bowled smartly to stop Gorakhpur from getting past 170.

CAPTAIN RINKU SINGH 108*(48) IN UPT20 LEAGUE...!!!! 👑🔥

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Meerut’s chase started badly as they lost four wickets with just 33 runs on the board. The top order failed, but then Rinku Singh stepped up with one of the finest knocks of the tournament. He smashed an unbeaten 108 from just 48 balls, hitting 7 fours and 8 sixes. His clean hitting turned the game completely in Meerut’s favor. At the other end, Sahab Yuvraj Singh stayed calm and supported his captain with 22 not out. Together, they both added an unbeaten 135 runs for the fifth wicket to won a comfortable win for meerut's.

Chasing a target of 168, Rinku walks in at 38-4. Scores unbeaten 108 off 48. Wins the game in the 19th over. 🤯

The One. The Only. RINKU SINGH! 🦁 💜

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Gorakhpur’s bowlers had no answers once Rinku started firing. Vasu Vats went for 43 runs, while Abdul Rehman and Vijay Yadav managed a wicket each but couldn’t stop the flow of runs. This victory gave Meerut Mavericks a strong boost in the competition, while Gorakhpur Lions were left disappointed. Rinku Singh’s powerful century was the difference between the two teams and will be remembered as one of the best knocks of the season.