Mumbai, March 8, 2024: The Masters XI edged past the Player XI by a narrow margin of 5 runs in a nail-biting encounter. Batting first, the Masters XI posted a score of 94 runs on the board in their allotted 10 overs, losing 7 wickets in the process.
Sachin Tendulkar top-scored for the Masters XI with a blazing knock of 30 runs off just 17 deliveries. Yuvraj Singh also chipped in with a valuable 25 runs off 22 balls.
While the bowling attack of the Masters XI was impressive overall, young Elvish Yadav, playing in his first major match, chipped in with a crucial wicket, contributing to the team’s victory.
In reply, the Player XI got off to a shaky start, losing their first 3 wickets early.
Munawar Faruqui (26 runs off 26 balls) and Irfan Pathan (32 runs off 8 balls, not out) brought the Player XI back into the game with their aggressive batting, bringing them close to victory.
However, the Player XI fell short by 5 runs in the final over, succumbing to the pressure of the chase.
For the Masters XI, Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, scalping 2 wickets, while Elvish Yadav’s contribution with the ball was also noteworthy.
Key Highlights:
- Masters XI: 94/7 (10 overs)
- Player XI: 89/6 (10 overs)
- Sachin Tendulkar: 30 runs off 17 balls (Masters XI)
- Yuvraj Singh: 25 runs off 22 balls (Masters XI)
- Munawar Faruqui: 26 runs off 26 balls (Player XI)
- Irfan Pathan: 32 runs off 8 balls (not out) (Player XI)
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 2 wickets (Masters XI)
- Elvish Yadav: 1 wicket (Masters XI)
- Masters XI won by 5 runs.
