In the highly anticipated final of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025, Pagariya Strikers (PAS) faced off against NECO Master Blaster (NMB) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. NECO Master Blaster won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid dividends as they restricted Pagariya Strikers to a modest total before chasing it down comfortably to win by 7 wickets in 17.5 overs, clinching the VPL 2025 title.

Pagariya Strikers Innings: 178/7 in 20 Overs

Batting first, Pagariya Strikers scored a fighting 178/7 in their 20 overs. Shiwam Deshmukh dominated the innings with a match-winning 82 off 45 balls, with 3 fours and 7 sixes, at a stupendous strike rate of 182.22. Pushpak Gujar scored 25 off 26 balls, with Vishal Tiwari not out on 23 off 15 balls, giving a late kick with 3 fours and a six. MD Faiz scored 19 off 12 balls before he was run out. The NECO Master Blaster bowlers, however, made it tight at the right moments. Sanmesh Deshmukh was the bowler's choice, claiming 3 wickets for 37 runs from 4 overs, including the crucial scalp of Shiwam Deshmukh. Anamay Jaiswal also got among the wickets with 1/42, and Pratul Hinge, Kartik Rathod, and Sanjay Raghunath each took a wicket. In spite of the late push, Pagariya Strikers may have felt they were 10-15 runs short of a dominating total.

NECO Master Blaster Innings: 179/3 in 17.5 Overs

Pursuing 179, NECO Master Blaster mounted a clinical batting performance to 179/3 in 17.5 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 13 balls remaining. Opener Vedant Dighade set the tone for the chase with a magnificent 80 off 52 balls, which contained 8 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 153.85. Aryan Meshram contributed a key supporting 42 off 26 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 161.54. Wicketkeeper-captain Jitesh Sharma completed the innings in style, unbeaten on 30 off 11 balls, including a four and 3 sixes, at an astronomical strike rate of 272.73. Adhyan Daga made 22 off 16 balls before becoming the victim of Dipesh Parwani. Pagariya Strikers' bowlers couldn't keep the NMB batsmen under wraps as Kaustubh Salve claimed 2/34 from 2.5 overs, including Aryan Meshram and Adhyan Routh. Dipesh Parwani claimed 1/38 but the other bowlers from the unit, with Yash Kadam (0/22) and Pushpak Gujar (0/34) included, could not put enough pressure. NECO Master Blaster’s disciplined chase ensured they lifted the VPL 2025 trophy in front of a packed crowd at Jamtha.

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Pagariya Strikers (PAS) vs NECO Master Blaster (NMB): Match Scorecard

Pagariya Strikers – 178/7 (20 Overs)

NECO Master Blaster – 179/3 (17.5 Overs)

The Vidarbha Pro T20 League (VPL) Match 13 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium was enlivened by RCB chants as Jitesh Sharma, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL, batted for NECO Master Blaster (NMB) against Pagariya Strikers (PAS). The RCB chants will be heard from the stands, highlighting Sharma’s growing popularity and the fervent RCB fan base, even in a domestic league. Sharma finished with a quick-fire 21 off 12 balls, including a four and two sixes, yet NMB lost the game by 8 runs, making 157/6 off their 20 overs to PAS's 165/10.

Sharma's innings, although not sufficient for NMB's win, was the center of attraction during the RCB shouts. His 21 runs were off an 18-run over off Dipesh Parwani, and Sharma had been showing his intent, but NMB could not achieve the 166-run mark. The RCB chants, which were recorded in a viral video, spoke volumes of the emotional bond between Sharma and fans, a reflection of RCB's huge fan base, which has more than 21 million Instagram followers, the most followed cricket franchise on the platform. Sharma's affiliation with RCB, joining after their momentous IPL title victory, placed him amongst the fans, showing just how popular he has become!

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RCB's Fan Base Influence

The RCB chants that resounded throughout Sharma's stint at bat signified the reach of the franchise's supporters beyond the confines of the IPL. This was a display of the very power of domestic leagues to be venues for broader fan expression. In the 2025 IPL season, Sharma scored 261 off of 11 innings with a strike rate of 176.35, doing his part in contributing to RCB's campaign. His performance in Nagpur, although not an overall view like in the IPL, carried the feeling of his IPL batting, leaving RCB supporters engaged in the VPL.

In Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) Match 13 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, Pagariya Strikers (PAS) beat NECO Master Blaster (NMB) by a mere 8 runs. NMB elected to bowl first after winning the toss, hoping to contain PAS to a paltry score. Their bowlers did restrict them just short of the 20-over mark, but Pagariya Strikers still managed to put up a competitive score. For their part, NMB's batting unit lacked in a nail-biting finish, giving PAS a tough-won win.

Pagariya Strikers (PAS) Innings

Pagariya Strikers scored 165/10 in 19.4 overs. MD Faiz anchored the innings with a steady 39 off 36 balls, while Aditya Ahuja contributed a brisk 29 off 12 balls and Vishesh Tiwari contributed 24 off 19. The Strikers could not capitalize on a good platform as wickets fell at intervals due to a good bowling effort by NMB. Arya Durugkar and Sanmesh Deshmukh were excellent, each collecting 3/33 in 4 overs, with Ananmay Jaiswal putting pressure at the tail end with 2/41 in 3.4 overs to bowl out PAS with two balls remaining.

NECO Master Blaster (NMB) Innings

In their pursuit of 166, NECO Master Blasters finished with 157/6 in 20 overs. Captain Sanjay Raghunath played a captain's knock, amassing 43 off 34 balls, supported well by Aryan Mehsram (25 off 29 balls) and Jitesh Sharma (21 off 12 balls). The Pagariya Strikers performed well with the ball, making it difficult to score throughout their innings. Dipesh Parwani started the charge for the Strikers with 2/26 off 4 overs, while the tight bowling spells of Kaustubh Salve (2/33 off 4) and Pushpag Gujar (1/19 off 4) proved vital in the end. NMB will be disappointed to fall short by 8 runs, granting Pagariya Strikers a crucial win.

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Pagariya Strikers vs NECO Master Blaster: Match Scorecard

Pagariya Strikers – 165/10 (19.4 Overs)

NECO Master Blaster – 157/6 (20 Overs)

Pagariya Strickers Nagpur (PAS) will face Neco Master Blasters (NMB) in Match 12 of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025 at 7:45 PM IST on June 11. 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 11, 2025
• Time: 07:45 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: 40%—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