Ratnagiri Jets vs Puneri Bappa, 3rd Match

t20Puneri Bappa won by 8 wkts - Match reduced to 8 overs due to rain, DLS target 71

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

6 Jun 2025, 2:00 pm IST

Ratnagiri Jets won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Puneri Bappa

Ratnagiri Jets Inning Score: 69 /5

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Dhiraj Phatangare	c yash kshirsagar b roshan waghsare	15	14	2	1	107.14
Preetam Patil	c ramakrishna ghosh b n dhumal	1	5	0	0	20
Azim Kazi	b n dhumal	0	1	0	0	0
Abhishek Pawar	retd out	7	9	0	0	77.78
Nikhil Naik	c ramakrishna ghosh b n dhumal	31	13	1	3	238.46
Divyang Hinganekar	not out	8	5	1	0	160
Kiran Chormale	not out	2	2	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Sachin Bhosale	2	26	0	0	1	13
Ramakrishna Ghosh	2	3	0	0	1	1.5
Nikit Dhumal	2	14	3	1	0	7
Roshan Waghsare	2	24	1	0	0	12

Puneri Bappa Inning Score: 71 /2

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Yash Nahar	c azim kazi b vijay pawale	18	12	0	2	150
Murtaza Trunkwala	b vijay pawale	32	20	2	2	160
Sahil Autade	not out	5	7	1	0	71.43
Suraj Shinde	not out	7	3	1	0	233.33

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Pradeep Dadhe	2	22	0	0	1	11
Kunal Thorat	1	20	0	0	0	20
Satyajeet Bachhav	2	14	0	0	2	7
Vijay Pawale	1.5	11	2	1	1	6

Match Summary

Ratnagiri Jets vs Puneri Bappa

Date: June 6, 2025

Match Summary

Puneri Bappa defeated Ratnagiri Jets by 8 wickets in a shortened 8-over match due to rain, chasing down the DLS target of 71 runs in just 6.5 overs. Nikhil Naik's explosive 31 off 13 balls for Ratnagiri Jets and Murtaza Trunkwala's composed 32 off 20 balls for Puneri Bappa were the standout batting performances. Nikit Dhumal's brilliant bowling (3/14) earned him the spotlight, while Vijay Pawale's 2 wickets added crucial breakthroughs.

Detailed Narrative

The third match of the tournament witnessed an exciting clash between Ratnagiri Jets and Puneri Bappa, held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. The game was shortened to 8 overs per side due to rain, making it a thrilling and fast-paced contest.

First Innings: Ratnagiri Jets

After winning the toss, Ratnagiri Jets opted to bat first. Their innings started with a quick fall of wickets, as key players like Preetam Patil (1 off 5) and Azim Kazi (0 off 1) departed early. However, Nikhil Naik played a blistering knock of 31 runs off 13 balls (1 four, 3 sixes, strike rate: 238.46), stabilizing the innings and adding crucial runs. Contributions from Dhiraj Phatangare (15 off 14) helped the Jets post 69/5 in their 8 overs.

Bowling Highlights:

Nikit Dhumal was the star bowler for Puneri Bappa, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 2 overs, maintaining an impressive economy of 7.
Roshan Waghsare picked up 1 wicket, dismissing Dhiraj Phatangare with a catch by Yash Kshirsagar.

Notable Fielding Moments:

Ramakrishna Ghosh took 2 sharp catches, including dismissals of Nikhil Naik and Preetam Patil.
Yash Kshirsagar contributed with a key catch to dismiss Dhiraj Phatangare.

Second Innings: Puneri Bappa

Chasing a modest DLS target of 71 runs, Puneri Bappa started aggressively. Murtaza Trunkwala led the charge with a well-paced knock of 32 runs off 20 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate: 160). Yash Nahar added a quick-fire 18 off 12 balls, while Suraj Shinde (7 off 3) and Sahil Autade (5 off 7) ensured the chase was completed comfortably in 6.5 overs.

Bowling Highlights:

Vijay Pawale was the standout bowler for Ratnagiri Jets, taking 2 wickets for 11 runs in his 1.5 overs, including the dismissals of Yash Nahar and Murtaza Trunkwala.

Key Performances

Half-Centuries:
- Murtaza Trunkwala (32 off 20) and Nikhil Naik (31 off 13) came close to half-centuries and played pivotal roles for their respective teams.
Bowling Brilliance:
- Nikit Dhumal (3/14 in 2 overs) was the best bowler of the match, dismantling Ratnagiri Jets' batting lineup.
- Vijay Pawale (2/11) provided key breakthroughs in the second innings.

Conclusion

Puneri Bappa showcased a clinical performance with both bat and ball to secure a dominant win. The bowling attack led by Nikit Dhumal ensured Ratnagiri Jets were restricted to a manageable score. While Nikhil Naik impressed with his explosive batting, it was Murtaza Trunkwala's composed innings that sealed the chase for Puneri Bappa. The team displayed excellent fielding and coordination, making this shortened match a riveting contest.