Income Tax Triumphs in DY Patil T20 Cup: Lomror and Rawat Shine; Jain Irrigation's Bista and Wadhera Excel
Synopsis
In a thrilling encounter at the DY Patil T20 Cup, Income Tax emerged victorious over Bank of Baroda, thanks to stellar performances from Mahipal Lomror and Anuj Rawat. Jain Irrigation also claimed a win against DTDC, led by captain Jay Bista. Read on for all the highlights!
Key Takeaways
Income Tax secured a six-wicket win over Bank of Baroda .
Mahipal Lomror and Anuj Rawat were instrumental in the victory.
Jain Irrigation defeated DTDC by six wickets.
Jay Bista led Jain Irrigation with a score of 62 runs.
The tournament serves as a crucial preparation for the upcoming IPL season .
Navi Mumbai, February 25 (NationPress) The remarkable left-handed batting pair of Mahipal Lomror and Anuj Rawat propelled Income Tax to a stunning six-wicket victory against Bank of Baroda in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup match, which took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul on Wednesday.
In pursuit of the 164 runs for 5 wickets posted by Bank of Baroda, the all-rounder Lomror and wicketkeeper-batter Rawat forged a formidable 119-run partnership for the second wicket, paving the way for Income Tax's triumph in this tournament, viewed as a preparatory event for the upcoming IPL season.
Lomror concluded his innings with an impressive 78 runs off just 39 balls, including five fours and five sixes, while Rawat contributed 59 runs from 34 balls, featuring six boundaries and three sixes. Income Tax completed their chase with 29 balls to spare.
For Bank of Baroda, Jay Jain was the standout with an unbeaten 91 runs off 54 deliveries, including five fours and six sixes. All-rounder Parth Rekhade shone with the ball, securing figures of 2 wickets for 25 runs for Income Tax.
In a parallel match at the DY Patil University Ground, Jain Irrigation overcame DTDC by six wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 199 runs with three balls remaining. Captain Jay Bista led the charge with a commendable 62 runs off 40 balls, striking six fours and two sixes.
Bista shared a critical 61-run partnership for the third wicket with Nehal Wadhera, who also made a significant contribution of 49 runs off 30 balls, including one four and four sixes. In the losing effort, Gautam Wagela was DTDC's highest scorer with an unbeaten 76 runs off 42 balls, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes.
Summary of Scores: At DY Patil Stadium - Group D: Bank of Baroda 164/5 in 20 overs (Jay Jain 91 not out, Rakshith S 22; Parth Rekhade 2-25) lost to Income Tax 165/4 in 15.1 overs (Mahipal Lomror 78 not out, Anuj Rawat 59; Vaibhav Mali 2-28) by six wickets.
At DY Patil University - Group B: DTDC 198/3 in 20 overs (Gautam Wagela 76 not out, Vedant Murkar 37) lost to Jain Irrigation 202/4 in 19.3 overs (Jay Bista 62, Nehal Wadhera 49; Ankit Singh 2-38) by six wickets.
Upcoming Matches: At DY Patil Stadium - 11 am: Group B: CAG vs Route Mobile.
At DY Patil University Ground - 11 am: Group C: Nirlon vs Canara Bank.
At DY Patil Ground, Talegaon - 11 am: Group C: DY Patil Blue vs Indian Navy, 4 pm: Group A: DY Patil Red vs Mumbai Customs.
Point of View
While Jain Irrigation's win showcased their competitiveness in the tournament. This event not only serves as a platform for emerging talents but also builds anticipation for the upcoming IPL.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between Income Tax and Bank of Baroda?
Income Tax won the match by six wickets.
What were the standout performances in the match?
Mahipal Lomror scored 78 runs, and Anuj Rawat added 59 runs for Income Tax.
What was the score of Bank of Baroda?
Bank of Baroda scored 164 runs for 5 wickets.
Who performed well for Jain Irrigation against DTDC?
Jay Bista scored 62 runs, and Nehal Wadhera contributed 49 runs.
What is the significance of the DY Patil T20 Cup?
The DY Patil T20 Cup is seen as a preparatory tournament for the upcoming IPL season.
