How Did Shubham Kapse’s 3-wicket Haul Lead Bharat to Victory Over Master Blaster by 23 Runs?

Synopsis
In an exhilarating match, Bharat Rangers defeated NECO Master Blaster by 23 runs thanks to Shubham Kapse's stellar bowling performance. Discover how this pivotal win marked an important milestone for Bharat Rangers in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League.
Key Takeaways
- Bharat Rangers secured their first points in the league.
- Shubham Kapse was named Man of the Match for his impressive bowling.
- NECO Master Blaster struggled with their batting, losing wickets quickly.
Nagpur, June 6 (NationPress) In a thrilling encounter, the Bharat Rangers triumphed over NECO Master Blaster by 23 runs in the second match of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League held at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. Shubham Kapse delivered an impressive performance with figures of 3 for 21, earning him the Man of the Match award and securing the first points for Bharat Rangers on the leaderboard.
After winning the toss, NECO Master Blaster chose to field first, leading to an early setback for Bharat Rangers as captain Atharva Taide and Shree Choudhary were dismissed quickly. Praful Hinge struck early by claiming Shree Choudhary's wicket, and soon after, the team was struggling at 10-2 within the first two overs.
The middle order, featuring Danish Malewar, Neel Athaley, Updesh Rajput, and Malhar Dosi, provided some resistance but fell short, each contributing scores in the 20s. Bharat Rangers concluded their innings with a total of 131 runs.
In response, NECO Master Blaster faced a steep decline in their batting lineup, slipping to 58/5 after losing Jitesh Sharma. Although he excelled in the field with four catches, his batting performance was lacking.
Most batters struggled as Bharat Rangers' bowlers dismantled their lineup, concluding NECO Master Blaster's innings at just 108 runs in 18.6 overs. Gaurav Dhoble emerged as the top scorer for the team with only 16 runs.
Nachiket Bhute and Shubham Kapse each claimed three wickets, with Kapse's economical bowling earning him the Man of the Match. Gaurav Farde and Malhar Dosi also contributed with one and two wickets, respectively.
The day's next match will feature Yash Rathod and his Orange Tigers against Mandar Mahale's Nagpur Heroz later this evening at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha.