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[Watch] 169 Off 39 Balls! Akash Yadav Stuns Harsh Beniwal And Co With Insane Thrashing In ECL

Akash Yadav scores unbeaten 169 runs against Punjab Veers [X.com]Akash Yadav scores unbeaten 169 runs against Punjab Veers [X.com]

In the ongoing inaugural season of the Entertainers Premier League (ECL) 2024, which kicked off on September 13, a mix of entertainers and influencers have taken center stage. The eighth match, held on September 16 between Lucknow Lions and Punjab Veers, became a historic event due to a breathtaking performance by Akash Yadav, a social media sensation.

Playing for Lucknow Lions, Akash Yadav dominated the Punjab Veers’ bowling attack. Opening the innings, he smashed an unbeaten 169 runs off just 39 balls, propelling his team to an enormous total of 240 runs in their allotted 10 overs. His explosive innings featured 24 sixes and 5 fours, marking the highest individual score in the tournament so far.

Akash Yadav Puts A Superb Performance In ECL 2024

Wearing the jersey number 45, Yadav’s style on the pitch resembled that of his cricketing idol, Rohit Sharma. In a post-match interview, Yadav mentioned that Rohit Sharma has always been a source of inspiration for his batting style.

Punjab Veers Need To Chase 240 Runs

Lucknow Lions won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a formidable 240 runs. In response, Harsh Beniwal’s Punjab Veers fought valiantly but struggled to keep up with the high target. 

At the time of writing, Punjab Veers were 103 after 6 overs, with 3 wickets lost, making it an uphill battle for the team.