Legend 90 League: Gaurav Tomar's All-Round Brilliance Leads Rajasthan Kings to Victory Over Big Boys Unikari
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Synopsis
On February 12, Rajasthan Kings achieved a remarkable 39-run victory over Big Boys Unikari in the Legend 90 League, thanks to Gaurav Tomar's outstanding all-round performance. This win solidified their spot in the points table, enhancing their campaign.
Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan Kings secured a 39-run victory.
- Gaurav Tomar contributed significantly with both bat and ball.
- Rajasthan climbed to second place in the standings.
- Big Boys Unikari suffered their fourth consecutive defeat.
- Faiz Fazal played a key role in the innings with an unbeaten 54.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 12 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Kings showcased an impressive all-round display, securing a convincing 39-run victory against Big Boys Unikari in the 12th match of the Legend 90 League at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. This triumph elevated them to second place in the points table, solidifying their campaign.
Under the leadership of captain Faiz Fazal and all-rounder Gaurav Tomar, the Rajasthan Kings exhibited a dominant performance in both batting and bowling, handing Big Boys Unikari their fourth straight defeat of the season.
Batting first, the Rajasthan Kings made a robust start with openers Phil Mustard (38) and Asad Pathan (22) forming a rapid 55-run partnership. Their aggressive approach put the opposing team on the defensive right from the start.
Following the openers’ exit, Gaurav Tomar (43 off 21 balls) played a remarkable innings, maintaining the Kings’ momentum. However, it was captain Faiz Fazal who truly shone, anchoring the innings with a match-winning unbeaten 54 off just 26 balls.
Manpreet Gony added the finishing touches with a swift 26 not out off 12 balls, leading the Rajasthan Kings to a formidable total of 197/3 in 15 overs.
In pursuit of a challenging target, Big Boys Unikari faced early trouble as Ankit Rajpoot dismissed the perilous Saurabh Tiwary for a duck in the very first over. Despite this setback, Naman Sharma’s explosive 53 off 22 balls and Robin Bist’s 43 off 25 balls kept Unikari competitive. However, insufficient support from the middle order ultimately led to their downfall.
The bowlers from the Kings maintained tight control, preventing Unikari from seizing control of the chase. They ultimately fell short, managing only 158/8 in 15 overs.
Having already excelled with the bat, Gaurav Tomar continued his heroics with the ball, taking three critical wickets to derail the Unikari chase. Asad Pathan contributed with two wickets, while Ankit Rajpoot, Manpreet Gony, and Shadab Jakati each claimed one wicket to secure a comprehensive win.
This victory marks the Rajasthan Kings’ third win out of four matches, allowing them to rise to second place, just behind Chhattisgarh Warriors in the standings.
Meanwhile, Big Boys Unikari remain winless after four matches and are in urgent need of a turnaround in their campaign.
