Hardik Pandya’s magical spells led Baroda to victory over Bengal

Hardik Pandya’s all-round brilliance led Baroda to a 41-run win over Bengal. Pandia and Lukman Merivala combined for six wickets to dominate Bengal’s batting. Baroda scored a competitive 172 to bowl out Bengal for 131 in 18 overs.

Hardik Pandya’s bowling took Baroda to the semi-finals

Baroda beat Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-final by 41 runs. Hardik Pandya and Lukman Merivala attack blow, dismantle Bengal’s batting. The match was held at the stadium M. Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru. Baroda secured a place in the semi-finals with a complete team performance.

Baroda while batting first scored 172 runs in 20 overs. Openers Shashvat Rawat and Abhimaniusinh Rajput put on a strong 90-run partnership. Despite early inroads, the middle order, including Shivalik Sharma, Bhanu Pania and Vishnu Solanki, put in a strong effort to set Baroda a competitive target

In reply, Bengal’s chase became difficult with Lukman Merivala’s fiery spell. He dismissed opener Karan Lal, skipper Sudeep Kumar Gharamu and Ritwik Chatterjee. Luqman’s spell left Bengal at 31/3.

Bengal’s collapse and Hardik’s influence

Hardik Pandya inflict additional damage on Bengal’s three-wicket haul. He fired Ritwik Roy Chowdhury and Mohammed Shami. Despite the fight itself, Shahbaz Ahmed, Bengal were bowled out for just 131 in 18 overs. Shahbaz’s crucial 55 runs off 36 balls did not take Bengal into the lead.

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Bengal’s middle and lower order quickly collapsed under the pressure. Pandya, Merivala and Atith shook the Bengal line-up superbly.

Baroda’s way forward

Baroda secured a place in the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtak Ali Trophy after an incredible victory. Their overall team effort in bowling and batting showed their strong ambition. Meanwhile, Bengal’s exit from the tournament marked the end of a promising campaign.

Players like Hardik Pandya and Lukman Merivala have emerged as key contributors and will play a key role in the team. Baroda will now focus on maintaining the momentum for the next crucial semi-final clash.

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