Lucknow: Gaur Gorakhpur Lions continued their dominant run in the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025, clinching a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Meerut Mavericks at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium. After opting to bat first, Meerut Mavericks posted a competitive 190/5 in their 20 overs. Swastik Chikara (42 off 35) and Madhav Kaushik (32 off 29) gave the innings a steady base, while skipper Rinku Singh’s quickfire 18 added momentum in the middle overs. But it was Ritik Vats (44 off 15)* who lit up the evening with a late blitz, smashing boundaries at will to push Mavericks close to the 200-mark. For Gorakhpur, Vishal Nishad (2/32) and Teerath Singh (1/39) provided crucial breakthroughs.
In reply, the Lions were clinical with the bat, chasing the target in just 19.2 overs. Nishant Kushwaha (92 off 61) stole the show with a breathtaking knock laced with 11 fours and 2 sixes. His partnership with skipper Akshdeep Nath (44 off 29) laid a strong foundation before Siddharth Jain (14 off 5)* finished the job in style. Despite Kartik Tyagi’s double strike (2/42), Mavericks’ bowling couldn’t stop the onslaught.
With this win, Gaur Gorakhpur Lions secured two more vital points, strengthening their position in the tournament’s points table. Meerut Mavericks, despite flashes of brilliance, will need to regroup quickly to stay in playoff contention.
Match Summary:
- Meerut Mavericks: 190/5 (Ritik Vats 44*, Swastik Chikara 42; Vishal Nishad 2/32)
- Gaur Gorakhpur Lions: 191/3 in 19.2 overs (Nishant Kushwaha 92, Akshdeep Nath 44; Kartik Tyagi 2/42)
- Result: Gorakhpur Lions won by 7 wickets
