In Match 9 of the Defender Cup, held at the Diversity Sports Arena, Four Seasons secured a 5-wicket victory over Mahamaya Blasters. After winning the toss, Mahamaya Blasters elected to bat first, posting a total of 178 for 9 in their allotted 25 overs. Their innings was anchored by Rahul Gandhi, who scored 53 runs off 44 balls with a strike rate of 120.45, and Prashant, who contributed 49 runs from 45 deliveries at a strike rate of 108.89.
Four Seasons’ bowling attack was led by Anil Gupta, who delivered an impressive spell, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs in his 5-over quota, maintaining an economy rate of 5.40. Divyanshu Trivedi also made a significant impact, claiming 3 wickets for 34 runs in his 5 overs.
In response, Four Seasons chased down the target, scoring 180 for 5 in 23 overs. The chase was spearheaded by Virat Pandey, who played a match-winning innings of 58 runs off 39 balls, achieving a strike rate of 148.72. His performance was instrumental in guiding Four Seasons to victory.
Key Performances:
- Player of the Match: Virat Pandey (Four Seasons)
- Striker of the Match: Virat Pandey (Strike Rate: 148)
- Golden Arm of the Match: Anil Gupta (Four Seasons) – 4 wickets for 27 runs
- Fighter of the Match: Rahul Gandhi (Mahamaya Blasters) – 16 MVP Points
This victory highlights Four Seasons’ balanced performance in both batting and bowling departments, contributing to their success in the Defender Cup.
