In a tense Semi-Final 2 of the 2025 Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) between Pagariya Strikers (PAS) and Orange Tigers (ORT) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, Pagariya Strikers won the toss and elected to bowl first. In a thrilling low-scoring drama, the Pagariya Strikers recovered from a late meltdown to pursue the target with only two wickets remaining, clinching a victory to remember and securing their spot in the VPL 2025 final against NECO Master Blaster.

Orange Tigers Innings

Orange Tigers were bowled out for 132 in 19.2 overs after batting first. Wicket-keeper opener Rohit V. Binkar held the innings together with a vital 52 off 41 balls, and Akshay Karnewar (21 off 14) and Yash Rathod (18 off 13) contributed with brisk runs. But the middle and lower order could not capitalize on the platform as the Pagariya bowlers kept on coming at regular intervals. Ashit Singh starred with the ball, claiming 3/10 in just 3 overs. Dipesh Parwani (2/29) and Kaustubh Salve (2/23) added to the pressure with disciplined spells, restricting ORT to a below-par total.

Pagariya Strikers Innings

Chasing 133, Pagariya Strikers managed some dodgy moments to reach 133/8 in 19.2 overs. Ashit Singh continued his all-round performance, making a breezy 33 off 20 balls, while MD Faiz (33 off 36) steadied the innings with some middle-overs solidity. Skipper Yash Kadam added a crucial 32 from 27 balls. Although there was a courageous comeback by Akshay Karnewar (3/21) and Minar Sahare (2/18), the Strikers managed to surpass the target in the last over. Tushar Suryavanshi (1/1) also staged a late drama, but Pagariya maintained their composure to seal a closely fought victory.

With this dramatic victory, Pagariya Strikers will now take on NECO Master Blaster in the grand final of VPL 2025. Both sides have displayed great form throughout the competition, and they will be all set for a thrilling contest for the VPL 2025 title at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

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

Orange Tigers – 132/10 (19.2 Overs)

Pagariya Strikers – 133/8 (19.2 Overs)

Jitesh Sharma once again came to rescue his team, this time with NECO Master Blaster. They need 5 runs in the very last ball of the Semifinal 1 of the Vidharbha Pro T20 league against Bharat Rangers, and Blasters did it with the help of Sharma, who, earlier this month, won the IPL 2025 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and is now only a few inches away from lifting another trophy. 

Batting first in the Semifinal 1, Rangers was looking dangerous from the beginning of the innings. Their skipper and opener, Atharva Taide, remained not out but missed a ton, only scoring 6 runs. Taide's 53-ball, unbeaten 94 innings was decorated with seven fours and five sixes. Blaster got 204 in the 20-over limit only for 3 wickets. In the middle overs of the first innings, Taide stitched together a couple of important partnerships to put his team in a comfortable position. Neel Athaley and Varun Bisht scored 39 and 50 not out, respectively. 

Master Blasters chose to drive with top gear to overtake the massive target within the over limit. They stepped onto the field in the second inning with an inch-perfect blueprint. From the opening wicket, they were in the mood to deal with only fours and sixes. Vedant Dighade (35) and Adhyayan Daga (66) formed an 84-run partnership, facing only 42 balls, and offered their team the boost they needed to compete against such a competitive total. 

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A captain's knock in the Semifinal

After the first wicket stand, the team, led by Jitesh Sharma, counted two more fifty-plus partnerships in the second and third wicket stands also. So far, the match was looking within the grip of Master Blaster. Sanjay's dismissal only for individual 1 troubled the team during the decisive moments of the match. 

When the team felt the pressure most, Jitesh came to the rescue. With over a 200 strike rate, he scored an unbeaten 46 by thrashing six 6s and one 4. The 6th over-boundary of his innings came for a winning cause in the semifinal. 

Watch Jitesh Sharma's match winning innings here

Last ball Winning six by Jitesh Sharma in Semi Final of Vidarbha Pro T20 League Today
Watch his innings of 46(22)* pic.twitter.com/GEvsGGsWFw

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