In a thrilling final showdown at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, the Kaziranga Heroes emerged victorious, defeating the Subansiri Champs by a margin of 4 wickets in the ACA T-20 Challengers Trophy 2024.
Winning the toss, Subansiri Champs opted to bat first, putting the Kaziranga Heroes into the field.
The Subansiri Champs managed to set a challenging target of 135/8 in 20 overs in their allotted 20 overs. Saurav Mousum Dihingia played a pivotal role with his 41 runs off 42 balls, closely followed by Anurag Talukdar who contributed 37 runs off 25 balls. Senglong Rongpi 23 runs off 18 balls and Abhilash Gogoi 17 runs off 14 balls towards the end of the innings pushed their score further.
The Kaziranga Heroes bowlers, led by Abir Chakraborty with figures 2/18, and Arun Sonar 2/21 did their best to contain the opposition.
In reply, the Kaziranga Heroes responded with a strong performance with a score of 136/6 in 19.4 overs, led by Nihar Narah’s impressive runs 46 off 30 balls and SK Jnyanam’s 35 off 32 balls led the team to victory
Brief score:
🏏Subansiri Champs: 135/8 in 20 overs (Saurav Mousum Dihingia 41 in 42 balls, Anurag Talukdar 37 in 25 balls, Senglong Rongpi 23 in 18 balls; Abir Chakraborty 2/18, Arun Sonar 2/21)
🏏Kaziranga Heroes: 136/6 in 19.4 overs (Nihar Narah 46 in 30 balls, SK Jnyanam 35 in 32 balls, Arun Sonar not out 15 in 12 balls; Prattoy Raj 2/29, Senglong Rongpi 2/19)
Awards:
✔️Man of the match final: Nihar Narah from Kaziranga Heroes (46 runs in 30 balls)
✔️Player of the tournament: Nipan Deka from Subansiri Champs (96 runs & has taken 6 wickets)
✔️Best bowler of the tournament: Bishal Newar from Barak Bravehearts (11 wickets in 3 matches)
✔️Best batter of the tournament: Saurav Mousum Dihingia from Subansiri Champs (244 runs )
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by dignitaries including, BCCI Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia, ACA President Taranga Gogoi, ACA Secretary Tridib Konwar, Vice President Rajdeep Oja, Joint Secretary Rajendra Singh, Treasurer Chiranjit Langthasa, Apex Council Members & others officials
Assam Cricket Association extends its warmest congratulations to Kaziranga Heroes on their well-deserved victory and commends Subansiri Champs on their outstanding performance.
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