M Shahrukh Khan smashed a dramatic final ball six to assist Tamil Nadu defend the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 title with an exhilarating four-wicket win over Karnataka within the summit conflict right here on Monday.
Needing 16 runs off the final over bowled by Prateek Jain, power-hitter Khan stored his cool below strain to clobber the ultimate supply over deep-square leg to take Tamil Nadu to 153 for six and seal a well-known win.
The burly 26-year-old right-hander remained not out on 33 (15 balls, 1 4, 3 sixes) whereas R Sai Kishore was 6 not out (3 balls, 1 4).
Tamil Nadu thus avenged their heart-breaking one-run loss to Karnataka within the 2019 closing.
C. H. A. M. P. I. O. N. S! 🏆 👏#TNvKAR #SyedMushtaqAliT20 #Last @TNCACricket pic.twitter.com/PU3kuctOB6
— BCCI Home (@BCCIdomestic) November 22, 2021
Earlier, Karnataka rode on some aggressive batting by Abhinav Manohar (46, 37 balls, 4X4, 2X6), Praveen Dubey (33, 25 balls, 3X4, 1X6) and J Suchith (18, 7 balls, 1X4, 1X6) to submit 151 for 7.
Because of their aggressive batting, Karnataka recovered on time after their batters had been stifled by some good work by left-arm spinner Sai Kishore (3/12) and different Tamil Nadu bowlers.
Karnataka slipped to 32 for 3 within the sixth over with Sai Kishore getting the large wickets of the constant Rohan Kadam (0) and captain Manish Pandey (13, 15 balls, 2X4) whereas Sanjay Yadav nailed Karun Nair (18).
Tamil Nadu regarded accountable for proceedings and stored the opposition batters below verify earlier than some poor bowling by T Natarajan (1/44 from 4 overs), introduced into the XI instead of P Saravana Kumar who took a fifer within the semi-finals, and Sandeep Warrier (1/34 in 4) gave away runs in the direction of the tip.
Of their run chase, Tamil Nadu appeared to stutter after a vibrant begin by opener C Hari Nishaanth (23, 12 balls, 1X4, 2X6) earlier than he was run out. N Jagadeesan, the opposite opener, struggled to power the tempo, making 41 from 46 balls as did skipper Vijay Shankar (18, 22 balls).
Shahrukh Khan you beauteeee💛💛💛💛An ideal final ball thriller end to retain the #SyedMushtaqAliTrophy . Simply one thing with these #yellove jerseys. 1st @ChennaiIPL then, @cricketcomau now, @TNCACricket 💛💛💛 pic.twitter.com/S9vpJ5Uevn
— Shankar Krishna (@shankykohli18) November 22, 2021
The 2 had been dismissed by spinner Ok C Cariappa (2/23) to place TN in a spot of trouble.
Tamil Nadu slipped to 95 for 4 when Khan walked in. He revived the chase with a fast 21-run fifth wicket stand with R Sanjay Yadav (5). Yadav too fell whereas going for an enormous shot.
Tamil Nadu wanted 30 runs from the final two overs and Khan stored their hopes alive with an enormous six off Vidyadhar Patil’s closing supply of the nineteenth over.
Within the closing over, Sai Kishore hit a boundary off the primary ball to ease the nerves. However the subsequent 4 deliveries yielded seven runs, together with two wides.
Jain, who was given the massive accountability of bowling the final over of the ultimate, couldn’t forestall Khan from smashing a six from the final ball to take TN over the road.
Sensational Shahrukh! 💪 💪
Sit again & relive this @shahrukh_35 blitz which powered Tamil Nadu to #SyedMushtaqAliT20 title triumph. 🏆 👏 #TNvKAR #Last
Watch his knock 🎥 ⬇️https://t.co/6wa9fwKkzu pic.twitter.com/evxBiUdETk
— BCCI Home (@BCCIdomestic) November 22, 2021
Talking on the presentation ceremony, TN captain Vijay Shankar praised Shahrukh Khan for his sensible innings.
“General, we performed wonderful cricket. Everybody fought actually arduous. This innings was due from Shahrukh. He stepped up and did very nicely,” he mentioned.
“Karnataka bowled rather well within the center overs. Actually completely happy to be on the profitable aspect. It was a improbable effort from all of the bowlers (all through),” he added.
On his half, Khan mentioned, “There have been loads of issues working in my thoughts. The ball was delicate and the wicket was tough. I acquired the room and cleared my leg. We imagine in one another. Particular due to M Mohammed, who has been an unsung hero for Tamil Nadu for the final three years.
“That is the primary six I’ve hit off the final ball.”
Karnataka skipper Manish Pandey mentioned it was a bittersweet feeling to lose within the closing.
“The boys did rather well for us all through the event. Tamil Nadu performed rather well. The highest-order might have gotten just a few extra runs,” he mentioned.
Temporary Scores:
Karnataka 151 for 7 in 20 overs (Abhinav Manohar 46, Praveen Dubey 33; R Sai Kishore 3/12) misplaced to Tamil Nadu 153 for six in 20 overs (N Jagadeesan 41, Shahrukh Khan 33 not out; Ok C Cariappa 2/22) by 4 wickets.
