VPTL 2025: Jitesh Sharma's last-ball six seals NECO Master Blaster's victory and spot in final

IANS June 13, 2025 586 views

Jitesh Sharma became the hero for NECO Master Blaster with a match-winning six off the final ball against Bharat Rangers. The thrilling chase of 205 runs was set up by Adhyan Daga's 66 and supported by Aryam Meshram's 49. Earlier, Atharva Taide's unbeaten 94 had powered Bharat Rangers to a strong total. The victory sends NECO Master Blaster through to the VPTL 2025 final in dramatic fashion.

"Jitesh Sharma not only remained unbeaten but clinched victory with a last-ball six" - Match Report
Nagpur, June 13: Jitesh Sharma kept his nerves under control and hit a six in the last ball of the match when 5 runs were required, in the first semifinal match of Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025, to fix their spot in the final. They defeated Bharat Rangers by 6 wickets at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha near Nagpur on Friday.

Key Points

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Jitesh Sharma smashes 46* off 22 balls in clutch chase

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Atharva Taide's 94* powers Bharat Rangers to 204/3

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NECO Master Blaster chase 205 with last-ball drama

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Adhyan Daga's 66 sets platform for thrilling finish

After losing the toss and being put into bat first, Skipper Atharva Taide and Updesh Rajput opened the innings for Bharat Rangers. Rajput contributed with 14 in 19 balls. At a point, they were 50/2 in 7.1 overs. Then Taide, along with Neel Athaley, added 88 runs for the third wicket before Athaley was dismissed for 39 in 29 balls. Towards the end, Varun Bisht played a blistering knock of 50* in 15 balls. Atharva Taide remained unbeaten on 94* in 53 balls. They posted a total of 204/3 in 20 overs.

For NECO Master Blaster, Ananmay Jaiswal took 2/34 in 3 overs, and Sanjay Raghunath picked 1/27 in 4 overs.

With a target of 205 on the board, Vedant Dighade and Adhyan Daga opened the innings for NECO Master Blaster. The duo added 84 runs for the first wicket before Dighade lost his wicket for 35 in 21 balls. Adhyan Daga went on to make 66 in 38 balls.

At a stage where the NECO Master Blaster were 136/2 in 13.1 overs, Aryam Meshram was joined by Jitesh Sharma in the middle. They added 56 runs for the third wicket.

Aryam made 49 in 35 balls. Jitesh Sharma not only remained unbeaten till the end but also clinched a win for his side by hitting a six in the very last ball of the match. Jitesh made 46* in 22 balls.

For Bharat Rangers, Shubham Kapse (1/47), Nachiket Bhute (1/41), Gaurav Farde (1/10), and Atharva Taide (1/15) took one wicket each in the innings.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What a match! Jitesh Sharma proved why he's called the finisher 🔥 That last-ball six reminded me of Dhoni's 2011 World Cup moment. Vidarbha cricket is producing some real talent these days. Can't wait for the final!
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Priya M.
Both teams played exceptionally well, but NECO's middle order was the difference maker. Though I feel Bharat Rangers' bowling could have been better in death overs - giving away 47 runs in 4 overs is too much at this level.
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Amit S.
Atharva Taide's 94* was pure class! Sad his effort went in vain. But that's T20 cricket - one brilliant over or one bad over can change everything. Jitesh showed amazing temperament under pressure 👏
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Sanjana P.
As someone from Nagpur, so proud to see our local boys performing like this! VPTL is becoming more competitive each year. Hope BCCI notices these talents soon. Jitesh for India T20 team? 🤔
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Vikram J.
That Varun Bisht innings was fire! 50 in just 15 balls! Why isn't he getting more recognition? Meanwhile, NECO's opening partnership set the perfect platform for the chase. Proper team effort.
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Neha T.
The real hero was the pitch - 400+ runs in 40 overs! Finally some good batting tracks in domestic cricket. Hope they maintain this for the final too. More matches should happen in Jamtha stadium!

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