In Match 14 of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Pagariya Strikers (PAS) defeated Orange Tigers (ORT) by a solid margin of 71 runs. ORT won the toss and decided to bowl first, hoping to take early advantage of the conditions, but their plans quickly unraveled. PAS posted a challenging total with multiple contributions from the top order, and their bowlers supported it with a one-sided effort to win a commanding match.

Pagariya Strikers (PAS) Innings

Batting first, Pagariya Strikers scored a mammoth 181/6 from their 20 overs. Yash Kadam held the innings together with a calm knock of 58 from 44 balls, ably supported by a scorching 50 off 26 balls by MD Faiz. Dhruv Shorey also contributed a useful 28 off 20 balls. The innings proceeded on track notwithstanding some breakthroughs by ORT bowlers. Rahul Singh was the best of the ORT attack, coming back with figures of 2/37 in 4 overs. Minar Sahare bowled tight (1/17 in 2 overs), and Darshan Nalkande added 1/27 in 4 overs.

Orange Tigers (ORT) Innings

Pursuing 182, Orange Tigers never seemed comfortable and fought against the PAS bowling attack, scoring only 110/9 in 20 overs. Apoorv Wankhede and Darshan Nalkande were the only two batters to reach 20 runs, both scoring 22. Rohit Binkar contributed 14 from 10 but could not continue. Pagariya Strikers were in control with the ball, with Lalit Yadav taking the lead through an impressive spell of 3/22 in 4 overs. He was well-assisted by Suraj Rai (2/14) and Pushpak Gujar (2/16), who restricted the pursuit to a tightrope. The all-round effort ensured a huge 71-run victory for PAS.

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Orange Tigers (ORT) vs Pagariya Strikers (PAS): Match Scorecard

Pagariya Strikers – 181/6 (20 Overs)

Orange Tigers – 110/9 (20 Overs)

Orange Tigers (ORT) will face Pagariya Strikers Nagpur (PAS) in Match 12 of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025 at 02:45 PM IST on June 12. A win for either team will provide a much-needed boost to keep their tournament hopes alive. The pitch is slow at VCA Stadium along with long, straight boundaries, which can create challenges for scoring while maintaining the bowlers in the contest.

Match Details

• Date: June 12, 2025
• Time: 02:45 PM IST
  
• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
  
• Win% Batting First: 33%
  
• Win% Bowling First: 67%
  

Weather Report

The conditions in Nagpur will be hot and mildly humid, with a 41.1°C temperature anticipated in the evening encounter. Rain chances have increased slightly to 25%, but showers are still unlikely. With the humidity at 22%, endurance will be tested, but the conditions shouldn't affect play.

• Temperature: 41.1 degrees celsius
  
• Rain: 25%—light chance of passing showers
  
• Humidity: 22%—moderate discomfort possible
  
• Winds: light breeze (~10-12 km/h) has no effect on play
  

Pitch Report

The pitch at VCA is still presenting the batters with difficulties in a two-paced bounce. Paces early in their innings have been aided with some seam movement, while later on in their innings, spinners have had some influence. Teams have struggled to score quick boundaries; long dimensions make it hard. Captains may want to bat first. Target 120-130 to be competitive.

• Nature of Surface: Two-paced; seam early, spin later
  
• Key Bowling Types: Seamers (early), Spinners (middle/death)
• Boundary Dimensions: Large; six-hitting not easy
  
• Captain's Likely Decision: Bat first
  
• Average First Innings Score: 126
  

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Venue Records—VCA Stadium, VPL 2025

• Highest Team Total: 203/3 – Bharat Rangers vs Orange Tigers
  
• Lowest Team Total: 77/8 – Nagpur Hornets vs Pagariya Strikers Nagpur
  
• Trend: Bowlers dominate; chasing has slight advantage