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Baroda vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group C

t20Baroda won by 5 wkts
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
30 Nov 2025, 1:30 pm IST
baroda won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Baroda
Himachal Pradesh Inning Score: 142 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Innesh Mahajanlbw b Mahesh Pithiya504142121.95
Ankush Bainsc Krunal Pandya b Rasikh Salam7710100
Ekant Senc Shivalik Sharma b A Sheth231122209.09
Pukhraj Mannrun out (Shivalik Sharma)590055.56
Nikhil Gangtac Rasikh Salam b Raj Limbani272401112.5
Mridul Surrochc Raj Limbani b Mahesh Pithiya3300100
Mayank Dagarrun out (Raj Limbani)17190089.47
Vaibhav Arorac Ninad Rathva b Raj Limbani560083.33
Aryaman Singhnot out1100100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Rasikh Dar Salam04029100
Raj Limbani04029200
Atit Sheth03022100
Mahesh Pithiya04023200
Krunal Pandya04031000
Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathva0107000
Baroda Inning Score: 144 /5
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Shashwat Rawatnot out474140114.63
Vishnu Solankib Divesh Sharma201440142.86
Shivalik Sharmac and b Mridul Surroch7610116.67
Atit Shethc Mayank Dagar b Mridul Surroch490044.44
Jitesh Sharmac Pukhraj Mann b Vaibhav Arora411934215.79
Krunal Pandyac Ankush Bains b Divesh Sharma151311115.38
Bhanu Panianot out1100100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Vaibhav Arora03032101
Arpit Guleria03.1025001
Divesh Sharma03023200
Mayank Dagar02016000
Mridul Surroch04020201
Aryaman Singh02022000

Match Summary

Match Highlights: Baroda vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group C - November 30, 2025

Summary:
Baroda triumphed over Himachal Pradesh by 5 wickets in a thrilling T20 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Innesh Mahajan's half-century was the highlight for Himachal Pradesh, while Jitesh Sharma's explosive innings led Baroda's chase. Mahesh Pithiya and Raj Limbani stood out with the ball, taking crucial wickets.

Detailed Narrative:

Baroda won the toss and opted to bowl first. Himachal Pradesh set a target of 142/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performance came from Innesh Mahajan, who scored a solid 50 off 41 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes with a strike rate of 121.95. His innings provided stability at the top but lacked sufficient support from the rest of the lineup. Ekant Sen played a quick cameo, scoring 23 off just 11 balls with a strike rate of over 200.

In response, Baroda chased down the target in 17.1 overs, scoring 144/5. The chase was anchored by Shashwat Rawat, who remained unbeaten on 47 off 41 balls, ensuring that Baroda stayed on track despite losing wickets at regular intervals. The innings was turbocharged by Jitesh Sharma's aggressive knock of 41 from just 19 deliveries, including 3 fours and 4 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 215.79.

Key Performances:

  • Batting Highlights:

    • Innesh Mahajan (Himachal Pradesh): Scored a half-century (50 runs off 41 balls).
    • Shashwat Rawat (Baroda): Anchored the chase with an unbeaten 47.
    • Jitesh Sharma (Baroda): Played a match-winning innings of 41 off just 19 balls.

  • Bowling Highlights:

    • Mahesh Pithiya (Baroda): Took crucial wickets, including that of Innesh Mahajan.
    • Raj Limbani (Baroda): Was instrumental in keeping the pressure on with key dismissals.

  • Fielding Highlights:

    • Krunal Pandya took an excellent catch to dismiss Ankush Bains.
    • Shivalik Sharma was involved in a run-out and took a catch.

Overall, Baroda executed their plans effectively with both bat and ball to secure a convincing win.