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Madhya Pradesh vs Tamil Nadu, Group A

odiMadhya Pradesh won by 2 wkts
Gujarat College Ground, Ahmedabad
26 Dec 2025, 9:00 am IST
tamil nadu won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: Madhya Pradesh
tamil nadu Inning Score: 280
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Sai Sudharsanb Tripuresh Singh51535096.23
N Jagadeesanc Venkatesh Iyer b Kumar Kartikeya55894061.8
Pradosh Ranjan Paulb Kumar Kartikeya14280050
Baba Indrajithrun out (Rishabh Chauhan)460066.67
Andre Siddarth Crun out (Mangesh Yadav)23242195.83
Mohamed Alist Himanshu Mantri b Kumar Kartikeya574742121.28
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishorerun out (Saransh Jain)131310100
Sunny Sandhuc Tripuresh Singh b Mangesh Yadav432252195.45
Sonu Yadavc Tripuresh Singh b Mangesh Yadav11901122.22
Gurjapneet Singhnot out1100100
Govinth Ganeshc Kumar Kartikeya b Tripuresh Singh150020
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Venkatesh Iyer010044000
Aryan Pandey09052000
Tripuresh Singh09.3061200
Mangesh Yadav09045200
Kumar Kartikeya010062300
Saransh Jain02013000
Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu Inning Score: 283 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Harsh Gawalic Mohamed Ali b Gurjapneet Singh13153086.67
Yash Dubeyc N Jagadeesan b Govinth Ganesh921096184.4
Himanshu Mantric Andre Siddarth C b Govinth Ganesh90948095.74
Shubham Sharmac (sub)Boopathi Kumar b Govinth Ganesh7710100
Venkatesh Iyerbatting312331134.78
Rishabh Chauhanb Govinth Ganesh360050
Tripuresh Singhbatting480050
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Gurjapneet Singh06147100
Govinth Ganesh010154400
Sonu Yadav07040000
Sunny Sandhu02012000
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore010042000
Mohamed Ali06042000
Pradosh Ranjan Paul02013000

Match Summary

Madhya Pradesh vs Tamil Nadu, Group A - December 26, 2025

Summary: In a thrilling encounter at the Gujarat College Ground, Ahmedabad, Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious against Tamil Nadu by 2 wickets. Tamil Nadu set a target of 281 runs, with notable contributions from Mohamed Ali (57) and N Jagadeesan (55). Madhya Pradesh chased down the target with Yash Dubey (92) and Himanshu Mantri (90) leading the charge. Kumar Kartikeya's all-round performance and key wickets made him the player of the match.

Detailed Narrative

Tamil Nadu won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings began with promising starts from Sai Sudharsan, who scored a brisk 51 off 53 balls, and N Jagadeesan with a steady 55 off 89 balls. However, it was Mohamed Ali's aggressive knock of 57 from 47 balls that provided momentum to Tamil Nadu's innings. Sunny Sandhu also contributed with a quickfire 43 off just 22 balls. Tamil Nadu managed to post a competitive total of 280 runs in 49.3 overs.

Kumar Kartikeya was the standout bowler for Madhya Pradesh, claiming three crucial wickets for 62 runs in his spell. His dismissals included the key scalps of N Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul, which were pivotal in restraining Tamil Nadu's batting lineup.

Chasing a target of 281, Madhya Pradesh's innings was anchored by Yash Dubey and Himanshu Mantri. Dubey played a composed knock of 92 off 109 deliveries, while Mantri supported him well with an equally impressive 90 off 94 balls. Their partnership laid a solid foundation for the chase. Venkatesh Iyer's quickfire unbeaten 31 off just 23 balls ensured that Madhya Pradesh crossed the finish line with just four balls to spare.

Govinth Ganesh was the pick of the bowlers for Tamil Nadu, taking four wickets for 54 runs, including crucial breakthroughs of both Dubey and Mantri. Despite his efforts, Madhya Pradesh's batting depth proved too strong.

Key Performances

  • Half-Centuries: Sai Sudharsan (51), N Jagadeesan (55), Mohamed Ali (57), Yash Dubey (92), Himanshu Mantri (90).
  • Bowling Highlights: Kumar Kartikeya took three wickets, while Govinth Ganesh impressed with four wickets.
  • Player of the Match: Kumar Kartikeya for his all-round contribution in both bowling and fielding.

The match witnessed some exciting moments including sharp catches by Venkatesh Iyer and strategic run-outs by Rishabh Chauhan and Saransh Jain. Overall, it was a closely contested match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.