Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025 witnessed fireworks in its second match as Kashi Rudras’ tailender turned the game on its head with a blistering half-century at the Ekana Stadium. Coming in at No.8, pacer Shivam Mavi unleashed a batting storm, hammering a 19-ball fifty that rescued his side from a precarious position and powered them to a competitive total.
Mavi’s Batting Blitz
Known more for his fiery yorkers and controlled bowling spells, Mavi shocked everyone with the bat. Walking in when Rudras were reeling at 89 for 7 in the 14th over, he smashed 54 runs off just 21 deliveries, striking at an astonishing 257.14. His whirlwind innings featured six towering sixes, most of them clearing the long Ekana boundaries with ease.
Game-Changing Partnership
Mavi found an able partner in Shiva Singh, and together the duo stitched an 87-run stand for the 8th wicket, completely turning the momentum of the innings. Their late flourish helped Kashi Rudras recover from early collapse to post a fighting 176/8 in 20 overs.
Carnage in the 18th Over
The highlight of the innings came in the 18th over bowled by Gorakhpur Lions’ Shivam Sharma, which went for a staggering 31 runs. Shiva Singh set the tone with three consecutive sixes, before Mavi joined the party, hammering back-to-back maximums to finish the over. In total, Mavi scored 36 runs from sixes alone, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
From Crisis to Command
What looked like an easy outing for Gorakhpur Lions suddenly turned into a stiff challenge, thanks to Mavi’s late onslaught. His fearless approach not only lifted Rudras’ total but also injected energy into the side that had been struggling for momentum.
With this innings, Mavi showed that he is not just a strike bowler but also a game-changer with the bat—making the UP T20 League’s second clash an unforgettable spectacle.
