Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s whirlwind knocks DY Patil Blue to victory
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a match-defining cameo — 58 off just 19 balls — as DY Patil Blue chased down Income Tax to win by four wickets. The late onslaught erased the target and handed his side a dramatic victory, despite a heroic effort from Income Tax’s Rahul Tewatia.
Match at a glance
Income Tax were powered by an unbeaten 83 from Rahul Tewatia, setting a challenging total. In reply, Shashank Singh provided a steady platform with a well-made 53, but it was Sooryavanshi’s blistering finish that tilted the contest. DY Patil Blue finished the chase with four wickets in hand.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: the finisher
Sooryavanshi’s 19-ball 58 was the kind of late-innings explosion that changes matches. Coming in at a tense phase, he switched gears immediately, finding the ropes and clearing them with brutal intent. His strike-rate was well over 300, and that fury in the death overs put the chase beyond doubt.
Shashank Singh steadies the chase
Before the pyrotechnics, Shashank Singh did the hard work. His 53 held the chase together, rotating strike and punishing loose balls to keep DY Patil Blue in the hunt. Singh’s innings ensured there was a platform for the finishers to exploit.
Rahul Tewatia’s lone fight
For Income Tax, Rahul Tewatia stood tall with an unbeaten 83. His innings looked to have given his team the edge, but the bowlers couldn’t prevent the late onslaught. Tewatia’s knock was impressive and ensured the match went down to the wire.
Key moments that decided the game
- Shashank Singh’s 53 created momentum and kept DY Patil’s chase realistic through the middle overs.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 58 from 19 balls swung the game; his aggression in the final phase removed any doubt about the result.
- Rahul Tewatia’s unbeaten 83 gave Income Tax a competitive total, but a lack of late wickets cost them the match.
What this result means
The win highlights DY Patil Blue’s depth and their ability to finish under pressure. For Income Tax, Tewatia’s form is a major positive, but the team will rue missed chances in the closing stages. Matches like this underline how quickly momentum can shift in limited-overs cricket — and why finishers are so valuable.
Quick score summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 58 (19 balls)
- Shashank Singh: 53
- Rahul Tewatia: 83 not out
- Result: DY Patil Blue beat Income Tax by 4 wickets