Manipal Tigers vs Bhilwara Kings Highlights, Legends League Cricket 2023: Walton Stars As MNT Beat BK By 89 Runs

Manipal Tigers beat Bhilwara Kings by 89 runs.

This is going to be a comfortable win for Manipal Tigers. 97 runs required off the last over. 

Bhilwara Kings are now falling like nine-pins at the moment. Eighth wicket goes down. Captain Harbhajan Singh gets a solitary wicket. BK 94/8 (16)

This is all going down the drain here in Dehradun for Bhilwara Kings. Captain Irfan Pathan is gone and with him, the hope for a win as well. BK 85/7 (14.2)

Another one bites the dust. This time, it is the big one! Yusuf Pathan painful stay at the crease comes to an end. Bhilwara Kings have lost half their side. BK 77/5 (12.4)

With no boundaries coming, this is becoming a hefty task for Bhilwara Kings with every passing over. The required run-rate has climbed up to 16 an over. 

It is all going downhill for Bhilwara at the moment. They are four down till now with Parwinder Avana doing the damage. 

Another big wicket! Tilakratne Dilshan edges one to the wicket-keeper as Parwinder Awana picks up a big wicket. Bhilwara Kings are 3 down inside the powerplay. BK 36/3 (5.5)

Someone needs to take the attack to the opposition. Can't leave everything to the Pathan brothers down the order. Meanwhile, Mitchell McClenaghan completing a brilliant over. 

Solomon Mire failed to make an impact as he departs early in a big chase. Lendl Simmons joins Tilakratne Dilshan in the middle. 

Courtesy of a brilliant hundred from Chadwick Walton and fifty from Robin Uthappa, Manipal Tigers finish on 211 for 3 at the end of 20 overs.

Chadwick Walton is approaching his 100. Can he get there quickly? He gets it!!! Lazy fielding from Bhilwara and he gets it in 52 balls. 

Just five remain as Chadwick Walton is approaching a well deserved ton here in Dehradun. Hamilton Masakdza hasn't really got going with his shots so far. 

Even after the dismissal of Robin Uthappa, the run-rate is running closely to 10 RPO. Fifty comes up for Chadwick Walton in just 33 balls. 

That is a 28-ball half century from Robin Uthappa. He is smashing em like he did in the early stages of his career. Absolutely clinical hitting from 'THE BULL'. MNT 86/0 (8.2)

Incredible opening partnership between Robin Uthappa and Chadwick Walton have powered Manipal Tigers to a optimal powerplay score.

After the end of first four overs, Robin Uthappa and Chadwick Walton have got Manipal Tigers off to a great start. Make no mistake, there is swing available for the bowlers. 

Robin Uthappa has been brilliant for Manipal Tigers as he took on Anureet Singh with his footwork. Ryan Sidebottom in the attack. 

Bhilwara Kings (Playing XI): Solomon Mire, Tillakaratne Dilshan(w), Robin Bist, Pinal Shah, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan(c), Christopher Barnwell, Jesal Karia, Rahul Sharma, Anureet Singh, Ryan Jay Sidebottom, Iqbal Abdulla

Manipal Tigers (Playing XI): Robin Uthappa(w), Chadwick Walton, Hamilton Masakadza, Colin de Grandhomme, Thisara Perera, Imran Khan, Harbhajan Singh(c), Praveen Kumar, Mitchell McClenaghan, Parvinder Awana, Mohammad Kaif

Bhilwara Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first. 

Don't go anywhere as we will bring you live updates! Time for the toss

Considering the pitch's suitability for both batsmen and pacers, it is advisable to construct a team with these factors in mind. Additionally, selecting openers as the captain or vice-captain could prove advantageous in accumulating maximum points and achieving success in grand leagues.

The tiebreaker thriller!

Who'll get the lead today, Manipal Tigers or Bhilwara Kings?

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The ground's moderate size allows players to execute lofted shots comfortably, benefiting from favorable pitch conditions.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium's pitch in Dehra Dun is well-balanced, favoring both batsmen and pacers. 

Given Bhilwara Kings' impressive performance in their opening encounter, they appear to be formidable opponents and are anticipated to secure another victory.

Bhilwara Kings have demonstrated their capabilities by winning one of their last two matches, notably chasing a substantial target of 229 runs in the first match. In contrast, Manipal Tigers secured a victory in their initial match against Gujarat Giants, triumphing by a slim margin of 10 runs.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match no. 6 of the legends league cricket between Manipal Tigers and Bhilwara Kings here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.