Kartik Tyagi's 3-12 fires Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings
Synopsis
Defending just 116, Kartik Tyagi clocked 149 kph and ripped through Noida Kings' top order with a 3-12 spell to seal a 23-run DLS win for Meerut Mavericks — their fourth straight victory and enough to keep them perched atop the UPT20 League 2026 standings.
Key Takeaways
Kartik Tyagi claimed 3-12 at speeds up to 149 kph to win the Player of the Match award.
Meerut Mavericks won by 23 runs via DLS after Noida Kings were reduced to 51/6 in 10.2 overs against a par score of 74 .
Akshay Dubey's gritty 43 off 41 balls was the lone bright spot in Meerut's batting collapse to 116 all out .
Kunal Tyagi took 4-16 and Prashant Veer took 3-17 for Noida Kings in the first innings.
The victory extends Meerut Mavericks' unbeaten run to four matches , keeping them top of the UPT20 League 2026 standings .
Fast bowler Kartik Tyagi delivered a devastating spell of express pace to power Meerut Mavericks to a 23-run victory via the DLS method over Noida Kings in a rain-curtailed UPT20 League match at Lucknow on Friday, 21 August. Defending a modest total of 116, Meerut reduced Noida to 51/6 in 10.2 overs before persistent rain forced the umpires to call off play, with the DLS par score set at 74.
Meerut's Batting Collapse and Recovery
Opting to bat first, Meerut Mavericks were rocked early as pacer Kunal Tyagi struck twice in the opening over, removing Swastik Chikara and Rituraj Sharma to leave the side reeling at 35/5 inside seven overs. Wickets fell at regular intervals thereafter, with skipper Rinku Singh also departing cheaply.
Wicketkeeper-batter Akshay Dubey stood firm amid the ruins, crafting a gritty 43 off 41 balls to shepherd Meerut past the 100-run mark. Kunal Tyagi finished with exceptional figures of 4-16 for Noida Kings, with Prashant Veer claiming 3-17 in support.
Kartik Tyagi's Match-Winning Spell
Tasked with defending 116, Kartik Tyagi tore through the Noida top order with sheer pace, consistently registering speeds above 145 kph. In a particularly lethal second over, he bowled Shaurya Singh and then trapped Aditya Sharma leg-before on consecutive deliveries, touching 149 kph.
He returned to dismiss Noida skipper Madhav Kaushik, finishing with figures of 3-12. Spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Yash Garg maintained the stranglehold in the middle overs before heavy rain brought an early end to proceedings.
DLS Verdict and Standings
With Noida Kings stranded at 51/6 against a DLS par of 74, Meerut Mavericks were awarded the match by 23 runs. The result extends their unbeaten run to four consecutive matches, keeping them firmly at the top of the UPT20 League standings.
Kartik Tyagi was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance. This is the latest in a string of low-scoring, bowler-dominated contests in the tournament, underlining how pace bowlers have set the tone in the UPT20 League's 2026 edition.
Brief Scores: Meerut Mavericks 116 all out in 19.3 overs (Akshay Dubey 43; Kunal Tyagi 4-16, Prashant Veer 3-17) beat Noida Kings 51/6 in 10.2 overs (Kartik Tyagi 3-12) by 23 runs (DLS method).
Point of View
But three of those have come in bowler-friendly conditions where the opposition's batting has crumbled rather than Meerut's batting flourishing. If the pitches flatten out, their reliance on a single pace spearhead could become a vulnerability. Noida Kings, meanwhile, will rue a top-order collapse that made a modest chase look impossible.
NationPress
21 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the UPT20 League match between Meerut Mavericks and Noida Kings on 21 August 2026?
Meerut Mavericks won by 23 runs via the DLS method after rain curtailed play in Lucknow. Noida Kings were 51/6 in 10.2 overs against a DLS par score of 74 when the match was called off.
What were Kartik Tyagi's bowling figures in the match?
Kartik Tyagi took 3 wickets for 12 runs and was named Player of the Match. He consistently bowled above 145 kph, touching 149 kph during a devastating spell that dismantled Noida's top order.
How did Meerut Mavericks manage to post a total despite their batting collapse?
Wicketkeeper-batter Akshay Dubey rescued Meerut with a gritty 43 off 41 balls after the side slumped to 35/5 inside seven overs. His knock guided Meerut past the 100-run mark and to a final total of 116 all out.
What is Meerut Mavericks' standing in the UPT20 League 2026 after this win?
Meerut Mavericks remain at the top of the UPT20 League 2026 standings with four wins from four matches — an unbeaten run that this victory extended.
How does the DLS method work in a rain-affected T20 match?
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method calculates a revised par score for the team batting second based on the overs and wickets remaining when rain interrupts play. In this match, Noida Kings needed 74 runs from their allotted overs but were bowled out for 51/6, falling 23 runs short of the DLS target.
