Punjab Scores 275 Runs in 20 Overs Against Andhra Pradesh
Punjab had a record-breaking day against Andhra Pradesh at Ranchi in a runfest. Batting first, Punjab amassed 275 runs in 20 overs, establishing the highest innings score ever recorded in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Abhishek Sharma, Punjab’s opener, set the stage for a remarkable innings with a half-century in just 25 balls, and Punjab reached the 100-run mark in a mere 8.5 overs.
From there, there was no turning back. The following 6.1 overs saw Punjab adding another 100 runs, and Abhishek Sharma went on to score a stunning century in only 42 balls. The onslaught continued even after Abhishek’s dismissal, having scored 112 runs in 51 balls.
The 25-year-old Anmolpreet Singh added to the woes of the already struggling Andhra Pradesh bowling attack, accumulating 87 runs in just 26 balls, including 9 sixes. His explosive innings allowed Punjab to surpass the 270-run mark, setting a new record for the highest total in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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The score of 275/6 stands as the highest ever achieved by an Indian T20 team, surpassing Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 263/5 in IPL 2013. This remarkable innings witnessed a total of 22 sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes hit by an Indian T20 team.
In terms of bowling performance by Andhra Pradesh, Harishankar Reddy emerged as the most expensive bowler for Andhra Pradesh, conceding 66 runs without a wicket in his 4 overs. C Stephen, Prithvi Raj, and Tripurana Vijay each managed to take two wickets but couldn’t manage to stop the runflow.
Punjab Beats Andhra Pradesh by 105 Runs at Ranchi
Punjab managed to score 75 runs in the last 5 overs, while Andhra Pradesh only managed 70 runs in their final stage. However, such chases are successful only once in a hundred attempts. Andhra lost six wickets within the first 7 overs, making it clear which team was going to win the match.
A glimmer of hope emerged for Andhra when Ricky Bhui scored his second T20 century in 50 balls, despite his team being far from victory. After Andhra’s performance in the first 7 overs, it seemed they might not even reach 100 runs, but Bhui’s outstanding knock defied the flow of the game.
In the end, Punjab secured a resounding 105-run victory over Andhra Pradesh. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group C points table, Punjab now sits in the 5th position, while Andhra has suffered losses in both of its encounters. In other matches, Himachal notched an easy win over Odisha, and Uttarakhand dominated Maharashtra in a rain-shortened match.
