Shoaib Siddiqui shone for the Kanpur Superstars as they secured a spot in the UPT20 League playoffs with a crucial win against the Gorakhpur Lions. Siddiqui contributed 48 runs, helping Kanpur chase down the target of 105 in 17.3 overs to claim a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
Earlier, the Gorakhpur Lions, batting first, were restricted to 104 runs in 19.2 overs. The match, held at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, was delayed due to a wet outfield. It was the final league match and a direct showdown for the last playoff spot in the UPT20 League.
Key Players for Gorakhpur Lions
- Top Batsman: Akshdeep Nath (272 runs)
- Top Bowler: Ankit Rajpoot (14 wickets)
Recent Performance
Gorakhpur Lions suffered a narrow defeat by 1 run in their previous match against the Meerut Mavericks.
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