Legend 90 League: Rishi Dhawan's Stellar 99 Leads Chhattisgarh Warriors to Finals
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Synopsis
On February 15, Chhattisgarh Warriors secured their place in the Legend 90 League final by defeating Rajasthan Kings by eight wickets. Rishi Dhawan was the standout performer, scoring an incredible unbeaten 99 off 41 balls, leading his team to a comfortable victory at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- Chhattisgarh Warriors advanced to the finals after defeating Rajasthan Kings.
- Rishi Dhawan scored 99* from 41 balls, showcasing tremendous batting skills.
- Rajasthan scored 171/4, with Phil Mustard contributing 77 runs.
- The match was held at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
- The next Qualifier will be between Rajasthan Kings and Delhi Royals.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 15 (NationPress) The Chhattisgarh Warriors propelled themselves into the Legend 90 League final following a commanding eight-wicket triumph over the Rajasthan Kings in Qualifier 1, held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Rishi Dhawan shone brightly, delivering an incredible unbeaten score of 99* off just 41 deliveries to steer his team to victory with ease.
Rajasthan Kings set a challenging target, scoring 171/4 in their 90 balls. Opener Phil Mustard starred for them with a brilliant 77 off 34 balls, hitting six fours and six sixes, which laid a solid foundation for their innings. Contributions from captain Faiz Fazal and Gaurav Tinar helped elevate the score beyond 170. Nevertheless, the bowlers from Chhattisgarh managed to restrict the Kings during the latter half, with Abhimanyu Mithun taking two wickets and Kevon Cooper claiming one.
Finishing at the top of the league standings, Chhattisgarh Warriors showcased their prowess during the chase. Although they lost Martin Guptill for a golden duck, they maintained control thanks to Rishi Dhawan’s spectacular innings.
Dhawan came out swinging, accumulating 14 boundaries and four sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 241.46, effectively dismantling the Rajasthan bowling unit. Skipper Gurkeerat Singh Mann also made a significant impact, scoring a brisk 59 off 29 balls to keep the momentum alive.
Rajasthan struggled in the field with dropped catches and misfields, allowing Chhattisgarh to capitalize on their errors. Dhawan ultimately fell just one run shy of his century but ensured his team crossed the finish line with 13 balls to spare.
Despite their defeat, Rajasthan Kings have another opportunity to reach the final. They are set to face the Delhi Royals, who won the Eliminator against Gujarat Samp Army, in Qualifier 2 on February 16. The victor will take on Chhattisgarh Warriors in the final showdown on February 17.
