Madhya Pradesh Clinches Victory in Buchi Babu Tournament
Madhya Pradesh emerged as the champion of the Take Sports All India Buchi Babu tournament after defeating Delhi by a massive 250 runs in a thrilling final match held at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground. The Madhya Pradesh team displayed exceptional skills and clinical precision on the final day of the tournament, securing a well-deserved victory.
Strong Start by Madhya Pradesh
Resuming the day at 129 for six with a lead of 298, Madhya Pradesh needed to avoid a batting collapse to seal their victory. Sumit Kushwah and Aryan Deshmukh (46) provided a steady start by batting out the initial 12 overs, gradually stretching Madhya Pradesh’s lead. Despite Kushwah’s run out, Madhya Pradesh managed to post a total of 172, maintaining a healthy lead of 341.
Delhi’s left-arm spinner Shivank Vashisht, who already had four wickets on the third day, completed his five-for by removing Adheer Pratap Singh, adding to Madhya Pradesh’s impressive performance.
Kulwant Khejroliya’s Fiery Spell
Delhi, needing to chase down 342 runs in 65 overs for a chance at victory, struggled to establish a strong start. Madhya Pradesh’s left-arm pacer, Kulwant Khejroliya, made a significant impact by claiming three wickets in his first three overs. This fiery spell left his former team tottering at 17 for four, securing Madhya Pradesh’s victory. Khejroliya ended the match with figures of three for 24, with Arpit Rana, skipper Himmat Singh, and Jonty Sidhu being his victims.
Tight Bowling from Madhya Pradesh
After the lunch break, Madhya Pradesh’s off-spinners Shubham Sharma and Adheer Pratap Singh applied pressure to the Delhi batsmen, causing them to lose wickets at regular intervals. The Delhi batters attempted to take on the bowlers, but were unable to find success. The match concluded 20 minutes before the tea break when Yogesh Sharma was stumped off Adheer’s delivery. Unfortunately, Hrithik Shokeen was unable to bat due to a split webbing in his left hand.
Impact and Reflection
Madhya Pradesh coach, Chandrakant Pandit, expressed his pride in the young and talented team’s performance throughout the tournament. He noted that their success, along with the senior team’s recent triumph in the Ranji Trophy, is instilling belief in the players, allowing them to overcome challenging situations with confidence.
Pandit emphasized the outstanding individual performances displayed by the team and encouraged them to continue their journey with confidence. The young talent showcased in the tournament serves as a promising asset to Madhya Pradesh cricket.
Awards and Recognition
Shivank Vashisht from Delhi earned the title of Player of the Final for his impressive bowling performance. Sumit Kushwah from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) was awarded the Player of the Tournament. Aniket Verma, also from MPCA, was recognized as the Best Batter, while Hrithik Shokeen from Delhi claimed the title of Best Bowler. Shubham Sharma, representing MPCA, was acknowledged as the Best All-Rounder.
The final scores for the match were: Madhya Pradesh – 370 & 172 in 75.5 overs (with Aryan Deshmukh contributing 46 runs) and Delhi – 201 & 91 in 28.4 overs.
Overall, the Take Sports All India Buchi Babu tournament showcased the talent and competitive spirit of the participating teams. Madhya Pradesh’s exceptional performance and well-deserved victory have solidified their position as champions in this prestigious tournament.
