Madhya Pradesh pulled off a nail-biting victory against Punjab in a group 'A' fixture of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Defending a modest total, Madhya Pradesh bowlers put up a terrific show by picking up quick wickets and restricting Punjab to 177 runs. With this win, Madhya Pradesh climbs up the points table and keeps its hopes alive in the tournament.
Punjab Cricket Team Super Over Loss in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The Punjab cricket team suffered a narrow defeat against Madhya Pradesh in a Super Over encounter during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Background
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 2023-24 edition of the tournament began on October 11, 2023.
Punjab and Madhya Pradesh were placed in Group A of the tournament.
The Match
The match between Punjab and Madhya Pradesh was played on October 18, 2023, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Punjab batted first and posted a total of 177 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Ramandeep Singh (43) and Baltej Singh (40) were the top scorers for Punjab.
Madhya Pradesh, in reply, chased down the target in 20 overs, reaching 177 for 5. Naman Ojha (65) and Shubham Sharma (51) played crucial knocks for Madhya Pradesh.
Since the match was tied at the end of regulation time, a Super Over was played to decide the winner. Madhya Pradesh scored 9 runs in their Super Over, thanks to a six from Ojha. Punjab, in their chase, managed only 6 runs and lost the match.
FAQs
1. Who won the match between Punjab and Madhya Pradesh? Madhya Pradesh won the match by 3 runs in the Super Over.
2. Who were the top performers for Punjab? Ramandeep Singh (43 runs) and Baltej Singh (40 runs) were the top performers with the bat, while Akashdeep Singh and Siddarth Kaul were the pick of the bowlers.
3. Who were the top performers for Madhya Pradesh? Naman Ojha (65 runs), Shubham Sharma (51 runs), and Avesh Khan (2 wickets) were the top performers for Madhya Pradesh.
4. What is the current position of Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy standings? Punjab is currently placed 5th in Group A, with 2 wins and 3 losses.
5. What are the future fixtures for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy? Punjab's remaining fixtures in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy are:
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