So, that’s it from this match. Ratnagiri Jets won by 8 runs as per the (DLS Method). Stay tuned for more cricketing action going on in our network. For now, this is Saipavan Janaki, signing off alongside our scorer/analyst Yogesh Kumar. Thanks!
06.30 PM IST: That's it....Ratnagiri Jets have emerged victorious by 8 runs as per the DLS method. It was a thrilling contest, with both teams battling the rain and trying to make the most of their opportunities. Congratulations to the Ratnagiri Jets for their well-deserved win!
Earlier, in a rain-affected match shortened to 15 overs, the Ratnagiri Jets won the toss and elected to bowl first. Puneri Bappa had a solid powerplay, losing only one wicket and scoring 45 runs. Dhumal took the first wicket, dismissing Shah for 12 runs. Nimbalkar and Kothari built a partnership of 30 runs before Nimbalkar was dismissed for 30 runs.
The Ratnagiri Jets took wickets at regular intervals, with Thorat impressing with 2 wickets for 23 runs. Kothari played well, scoring 36 runs and holding the crease as other batsmen fell. Puneri Bappa managed to reach a total of 129 runs for 6 wickets. The Ratnagiri Jets now need 130 runs to win the match in 15 overs.
In their chase of 130 runs, the Ratnagiri Jets had a shaky start with openers Azim Kazi and Dhiraj Phatangare. They managed a partnership of 22 runs in 10 balls before Kazi was dismissed for 21 runs. Preetam Patil provided a quickfire innings of 20 runs in 11 balls before getting out.
The Jets reached 61 runs in the first 6 overs but lost three crucial wickets. Dhiraj Phatangare and Rushikesh Sonavne then built a run-a-ball partnership of 20 runs before rain interrupted the game. Unfortunately, the heavy rain persisted, and the officials declared the game as per the DLS method, resulting in a victory for the Ratnagiri Jets.
UPDATE: News from the center! Despite the rain interruptions, the Ratnagiri Jets have emerged victorious by 8 runs as per the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method.
UPDATE: If we consider the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method, the Ratnagiri Jets are currently 8 runs away from their revised target.
05.55 PM IST: Unfortunately, rain has returned and halted the game once again. We will have to wait for the weather to improve in order to resume the match.
7.4 R Damle to D Phatangare
0 Good length delivery in the leg stump and Dhiraj glances toward the fine leg.
7.3 R Damle to D Phatangare
2 Length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Dhiraj pushes away towards the deep midwicket fielder for a couple.
7.2 R Damle to D Phatangare
0 Fuller length delivery on the outside off and Dhiraj pushes for none.
7.1 R Damle to R Sonavne
1 Good length delivery in the middle and Sonavne pushes away towards the mid-off for a single.