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Openers Luvnith Sisodia and Nikin Jose demolished a revised 92-run target in just 6.3 overs with an unbeaten stand. Sisodia's explosive 58 off 24 balls included three sixes while Jose hammered 34 off 15 deliveries. Earlier, Dhruv Prabhakar's 44 and Shashi Kumar's 2-wicket haul set up the rain-affected contest. The victory ended Mystics' losing streak and extended Lions' fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament.

Key Points: Luvnith Sisodia 58* powers Gulbarga Mystics past Shivamogga Lions

  • Sisodia's 24-ball 58* featured 3 sixes in powerplay
  • Jose smashed 24 runs in 3rd over off Kaverappa
  • Shashi Kumar K took 2 wickets to restrict Lions to 127/5
  • Mystics snapped 2-match losing streak with VJD method chase
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Sisodia sizzles as Gulbarga Mystics defeat Shivamogga Lions by 10 wickets

Sisodia and Nikin Jose chase down 92 in 6.3 overs as Mystics crush Lions by 10 wickets in Maharaja Trophy thriller

"Sisodia launched into Vidwath Kaverappa in the opening over, clearing the ropes once and striking two crisp boundaries - Match Report"

Mysuru, August 16

Openers Luvnith Sisodia and Nikin Jose combined in a fiery unbeaten stand to make light work of a revised target of 92 runs (VJD method), guiding the Gulbarga Mystics to 10-wicket victory over the Shivamogga Lions at the Maharaja Trophy. The Gulbarga Mystics snapped out of a two-match losing streak and scripted the Lions' fourth consecutive loss, according to a release from KSCA.

Earlier, the Lions were set up by Dhruv Prabhakar's crucial knock of 44 runs in 27 balls, before rain curtailed their innings at 127/5 in 15.5 overs. Shashi Kumar K was the pick of the Mystics bowling attack with two crucial wickets

Chasing the revised target, Sisodia (58* off 24) and Jose (34* off 15) went on an early onslaught. Sisodia launched into Vidwath Kaverappa in the opening over, clearing the ropes once and striking two crisp boundaries. Jose then tore into the Kaverappa in the third over, plundering 24 runs with a six and four consecutive fours, putting the Mystics firmly in control.

The pair brought up their fifty-run partnership in just 19 balls, with Sisodia adding three more sixes to bring his side to 74/0 at the end of five overs. The Mystics cruised home in 6.3 overs, sealing the game with remarkable ease.

Put in first, the Lions had started brightly as openers Nihal Ullal (17 off 10) and Prabhakar raced to 25 runs in the first two overs. Ullal, however, fell in the third over to Vyshak Vijaykumar. Supported by Tushar Singh (22 off 23), Prabhakar kept the scoreboard ticking, striking two fours and a six to carry the Lions to 56/1 by the end of the powerplay.

The duo added 40 runs for the second wicket before Tushar was caught at cover off Monish Reddy, leaving the Lions at 70/2. Prabhakar continued to impress, lofting Prithviraj for a six and a boundary over covers in a display of elegant strokeplay. But after Rohit Kumar (3) was run out, off-spinner Shashi Kumar K turned the tide. He first removed Prabhakar in the 12th over, before pulling off a spectacular running catch off his own bowling to dismiss Aneeshwar Gautam (6), reducing the Lions to 110/5. Anirudha Joshi (15*) and Hardik Raj (15*) were unbeaten when rain stopped play in the 16th over.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Disappointing performance by Lions again. Their bowling looked toothless today. When will they learn to defend targets? Prabhakar's 44 went in vain because of poor bowling. Need major changes in strategy!
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Aryan P
That 24-run over from Kaverappa changed the game completely! Jose's consecutive boundaries were brutal. As a Lions fan, it's painful to watch this losing streak continue 😔
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Nikhil C
Shashi Kumar was the unsung hero today - 2 wickets and that brilliant running catch! Mystics' bowling unit is shaping up well. Hope they carry this momentum forward 💪
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Priyanka N
The VJD method worked in Mystics' favor today. But full credit to their openers - chasing 92 in 6.3 overs is no joke! Sisodia-Jose partnership was pure fire 🔥
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Karan T
As a neutral fan, this was such an entertaining match! T20 cricket at its best - power hitting, quick wickets, and a dramatic finish. More matches like this please! 🙌

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