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Harnoor, Anmol Swings Big In 205 Chase As BLV Blasters Defends Sher-e-Punjab Title

BLV Blasters wins second Punjab T20 Title in a row (X.com)BLV Blasters wins second Punjab T20 Title in a row (X.com)

Brief Scores: Trident Stallions: 204-5 (20 overs) [Salil Arora: 78* (33), Prabhsimran Singh: 50 (31); Simranjeet Singh-Gharu 2/27 (4), Aaradhya Shukla 2/40 (4)] were defeated by BLV Blasters: 205-6 (19.4 overs) [Harnoor Singh: 83 (52), Anmol Malhotra: 58 (33); Gurwinder Bhullar 3/51 (4), Gurnoor Brar 2/25 (4)] by 4 wickets.

Middle-order batters Harnoor Singh and Anmolpreet Singh delivered stunning performances to lead the BLV Blasters to a title victory in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup, chasing down a challenging target of 205 runs. 

The thrilling final saw the Blasters lift the title for the second time in a row, thanks to the big-hitting prowess and composed batting of their star players.

Trident Stallions did their part in the first innings by posting 204 runs on board courtesy of Salil Arora’s blistering 78 runs off 33 balls. However, the bowlers dropped the game as Harnoor and Anmolpreet stitched a 100-run partnership to dominate the night of the final.

Salil Arora, Prabhsimran Singh Steers Stallions To 204 Runs Winning Total

Trident Stallions won the toss and opted to bat first at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Despite losing opener Abhay Choudhary in the powerplay, skipper Prasbhsimran Singh and Aditya Pratap put up 47 runs partnership. Right after the captain got his half-century, Salil Arora changed the course of the game with a sensational knock.

He arrived at the crease in the 8th over and played an unbeaten knock of 78 runs off just 33 deliveries. Ramandeep Singh supported him with a 22 runs finishing knock as Stallions finished with a 204 runs tota in the first innings. 

For BLV Blasters, Aryan Mehra was trashed by Salil as he allowed 63 runs in his 4 overs, with Aaradhya Shukla and Manav Vashisht also leaking over 10 runs per over. While Stallions thought they had a tight grip over the game, Blasters proved why they are the defending champions.


Harpreet Brar’s Final Over Heroics Leads BLV Blasters To Second Sher-e-Punjab Title

BLV Blasters started the chase well with over 40 runs in the power play. However, Taranveer Singh and captain Naman Dhir’s dismissals in quick succession accumulated pressure.

That being said, with the chips down, Harnoor Singh and Anmol Malhotra stormed with a 100-run partnership for the third wicket. Harnoor scored 83 off 52 deliveries, including four boundaries and six maximums. 

On the other hand, Anmol also got a half-century with 3 fours and 4 sixes. Yet, the duo lost wickets at crucial stages, leaving Harpreet Brar to chase 12 off the final over. However, Harpreet showed utmost composure to slam a couple of sixes and wrap things up with 2 balls to spare. 

With the heroic finish, BLV Blasters successfully defended their Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup title.