A thrilling encounter in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 saw a Punjab Kings (PBKS) and a Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player combine to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Punjab, despite facing a daunting task of needing 24 runs off the last four balls in the match against Mizoram, managed to level the scores and force a Super Over thanks to a sensational cameo from Punjab's Harpreet Brar. Brar's explosive hitting, including three sixes and a boundary, propelled Punjab to an incredible comeback.
Harpreet Brar helps Punjab overcome Mizoram scare in Super Over thriller
The Super Over was just as dramatic. Ramandeep Singh, representing KKR, continued the momentum, launching a six and a four off KC Cariappa to set a target of 15 runs for Mizoram.
Punjab's fast bowler Baltej Singh then took charge, delivering precise yorkers to restrict Mizoram to just 7 runs in their Super Over attempt.
Ramandeep Singh, who recently made his India debut during the South Africa T20I series, has been in excellent form. His impressive performance in the previous IPL season, where he scored 125 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 201.61, earned him a national call-up.
The match-winning partnership between Brar, who was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 1.5 crore in mega auction, and Ramandeep in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will undoubtedly boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Both players will be eager to carry this momentum into the next IPL and continue their impressive performances.
Hyderabad, Himachal Pradesh emerge victorious
Meanwhile, in other matches, Hyderabad defeated Bihar while Himachal Pradesh notched a three-wicket win over Jammu Kashmir.
Hyderabad secured a comfortable victory over Bihar in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match. After restricting Bihar to a modest total of 118 runs, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by T Ravi Teja (4/26), Hyderabad chased down the target with ease. Rohit Rayudu and Tilak Varma formed a crucial partnership, scoring quickfire fifties and guiding their team to a nine-wicket win.
Also, Himachal Pradesh clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory over Jammu & Kashmir. Mayank Dagar played a crucial role, contributing with both bat and ball. He scored a quickfire 65 runs and also picked up a wicket. Jammu & Kashmir, despite a decent total of 173/8, were unable to defend their score. Himachal Pradesh, led by Dagar and Ankit Kalsi, fought back from a shaky start to secure a narrow win.
