Pacer vasu vats: Cricket News & Match Updates

UP T20 League Governing Council: Pacer Vasu Vats and spinner Vishal Nishad took clinical four-wicket hauls each as Gaur Gorakhpur Lions secured an eight-wicket victory over defending champions Kashi Rudras in the UP T20 League here on Saturday.

Chasing a modest target of 139, the Gorakhpur Lions made short work of the pursuit by cruising home in just 14.4 overs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Opting to bat first, the Rudras were put under early pressure by Vats, who removed opener Abhishek Goswami.

“Although Karan Sharma and Sahab Yuvraj Singh (43) briefly stabilized the innings with a 43-run second-wicket stand, the introduction of Nishad completely turned the contest in Gorakhpur’s favour. Nishad tore through the middle order, taking four vital wickets, including the well-set Yuvraj Singh, to reduce the Rudras to 90/5.   Read More...