Kolkata, Dec 8: All-rounder Aquib Nabi delivered a standout performance to help Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) secure a 13-run win against a strong Madhya Pradesh side in their final league match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday.
Despite the impressive victory, J&K narrowly missed out on a knockout berth due to an inferior net run rate.
J&K Set Competitive Total
Put into bat, J&K posted 150/9 in the allotted 20 overs.
Aquib Nabi top-scored with a quick and crucial 32 off 21 balls, smashing 2 fours and 3 sixes.
Abdul Samad added 27, while Yudhvir Singh chipped in with a brisk 18 off 12 balls.
Captain Shubham Khajuria and Lone Nasir Muzaffar contributed 14 runs each.
For Madhya Pradesh, Tripuresh Singh was the most successful bowler with 3 wickets, while Mohd Arshad Khan and Shivam Shukla picked up two each.
Madhya Pradesh Fall Short
Chasing 151, Madhya Pradesh were restricted to 137, falling 13 runs short.
Harsh Gawali (33), Harpreet Singh (32), and Venkatesh Iyer (23) were the notable contributors.
Aquib Nabi Stars With the Ball
Continuing his all-round excellence, Aquib Nabi led J&K’s bowling attack, taking 3 key wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs.
Sunil Kumar also struck with 3 wickets, while Yudhvir Singh and Lone Nasir Muzaffar accounted for two each, ensuring a clinical finish for J&K.
J&K’s bowling unit delivered under pressure, securing a memorable win despite the team’s exit from the tournament.
