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Mattan Premier League: Kashmir Kings register 60 runs victory

Mattan Premier League (MPL) 2021

By Dr. Riyaz Veeri

The team Kashmir Kings registered their first victory in the ongoing Mattan Premier League (MPL) underway at Tikbagh ground Mattan Anantnag. Kashmir Kings defeated Royal Hunks by 60 runs.

While batting first Kashmir Kings put 177 runs on board as target before opponent. Ishfaq Najar played a brilliant inning of 58 runs along with Junaid Padder & Hilal Wani who scored 39 & 25 runs respectively. In Royal Hunks bowling department Yawar clinched 2 wickets.

In reply, while chasing the target Royal Hunks lost early wickets and then Yawar & Naveed gave some relief by scoring 25 & 20 runs respectively. But could not land their team to victory zone and finally Royal Hunks remain 61 runs short from the given target. Thus, Kashmir Kings emerged winner in the match by 60 runs. Ishfaq Najar, Imtiyaz, Muneeb & Riyaz clinched 2 wickets each.

On the post-match presentation ceremony Ishfaq Najar was adjudged as man of the match, game changer of the match and most sixes award was also given to him.

Team Manager Ajaz Wantt said in a congratulatory message that it was a team effort and all boys gave their best. He added that our team is most favourite team in the league and have bright chances to lift the title.

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