IVPL: Munaf Patel shines Chhattisgarh Warriors beat Rajasthan Legends 7 wickets

Chhattisgarh Warriors dominate Rajasthan Legends in Indian Veteran Premier League match, with Munaf Patel's five-wicket haul leading to victory.

The Chhattisgarh Warriors emerged victorious with a convincing seven-wicket win over the Rajasthan Legends in the tenth match of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Former Indian pacer Munaf Patel was the standout performer, taking a five-wicket haul and executing a crucial run-out to dismantle the Rajasthan batting line-up.

Opting to bat first, the Rajasthan Legends struggled to get their innings going and were bowled out for just 110 runs in 20 overs. Munaf Patel was the star of the show, wreaking havoc with his bowling and picking up five wickets for just nine runs in three overs. He also displayed exceptional fielding skills, running out Sri Lankan all-rounder Seekkuge Prasanna. Skipper Shadab Jakati, Amit Mishra, Milinda Siriwardana, and Jitendra Giri also contributed with a wicket each to restrict Rajasthan to a below-par total.

In the chase, the Chhattisgarh Warriors had a comfortable victory, reaching the target in just 12.3 overs. Openers Naman Ojha and Jatin Saxena provided a steady start, with Saurabh Tiwary playing a crucial innings of 47 runs off 34 balls. Gurkeerat Singh Mann also contributed with a quickfire 23 off 10 balls to put the chase firmly in control.

With this comprehensive win, the Chhattisgarh Warriors move up the points table and will look to continue their winning momentum in their next encounter against VVIP Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Legends will aim to bounce back from this defeat when they face Red Carpet Delhi in their upcoming match. Both matches will be played on Thursday.

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