Vishwas Krishna and Ketan Dangar Shine as RBI ‘B’ Storm into Semi-finals with Dominant Win Hosts RBI ‘B’ crush J.P. Morgan Chase by 9 wickets in Bank Shield T20 quarter-final clash Explosive Batting Display Powers RBI ‘B’ to Commanding Victory

 

Vishwas Krishna and Ketan Dangar Shine as RBI ‘B’ Storm into Semi-finals with Dominant Win

Hosts RBI ‘B’ crush J.P. Morgan Chase by 9 wickets in Bank Shield T20 quarter-final clash

Explosive Batting Display Powers RBI ‘B’ to Commanding Victory

 

Mumbai : In a spectacular display of power-packed batting and disciplined bowling, Reserve Bank of India ‘B’ registered a thumping 9-wicket victory against J.P. Morgan Chase in the Plate Division quarter-final of the prestigious 64th Sir Benegal Rama Rau Bank Shield T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by RBI under the aegis of the MCA and played at the iconic Azad Maidan on Saturday. The unbeaten partnership between Vishwas Krishna and Ketan Dangar completely dismantled the opposition as RBI marched into the semi-finals in emphatic style.

 

Ankit Gupta Leads J.P. Morgan Fightback

Asked to bat first, J.P. Morgan Chase posted a competitive total of 173 for 8 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Ankit Gupta, who played a solid knock of 47 runs, while Raj Gohil contributed 31 runs. Valuable contributions also came from Makrand Raul with 24 runs and Deepankar Krity with 20 runs. However, RBI bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, with Sandeep V. emerging as the most successful bowler claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs. He was well supported by Ashish Gangwal (2 for 34) and Shahbaz Khan (2 for 40).

 

Vishwas Krishna and Ketan Dangar Seal Easy Chase

Chasing a target of 174 runs, RBI ‘B’ delivered a batting masterclass and comfortably reached 174 for 1 in just 17.2 overs. Opener Vishwas Krishna played a composed unbeaten knock of 73 runs, while one-down batter Ketan Dangar matched him stroke for stroke with an unbeaten 71 runs. The duo stitched together a match-winning partnership and guided RBI to victory with remarkable ease, leaving the opposition bowlers helpless.

 

Joint Man of the Match Award for RBI Duo

For their outstanding unbeaten performances and match-winning partnership, Vishwas Krishna and Ketan Dangar were jointly declared the Man of the Match. Their brilliant batting display proved decisive in RBI ‘B’ sealing a comfortable quarter-final triumph.

 

ICICI Bank Also Advance to Semi-finals

In another quarter-final encounter, ICICI Bank defeated India First Life Insurance by 7 wickets to book their place in the semi-finals. Batting first, India First Life Insurance scored 135 for 4 in 20 overs, with Ritesh Poojari remaining unbeaten on 51 runs off 51 balls, while Aniket Bhalerao contributed 26 not out and Prem Mehta added 23 runs. Shahnawaz Shaikh impressed with the ball taking 2 wickets for 21 runs.

 

In reply, ICICI Bank comfortably chased down the target scoring 136 for 3 in 18.2 overs. Vishal Pawar remained unbeaten on 37 runs, while Shreyas Tandel chipped in with 34 runs to steer ICICI Bank into the next round.

 

Brief Scores

J.P. Morgan Chase – 173/8 in 20 overs (Ankit Gupta 47, Raj Gohil 31, Makrand Raul 24, Deepankar Krity 20; Sandeep V. 3/27, Ashish Gangwal 2/34, Shahbaz Khan 2/40) lost to Reserve Bank of India ‘B’ – 174/1 in 17.2 overs (Vishwas Krishna 73, Ketan Dangar 71**).

 

Result: Reserve Bank of India ‘B’ won by 9 wickets.

India First Life Insurance – 135/4 in 20 overs (Ritesh Poojari 51, Aniket Bhalerao 26, Prem Mehta 23; Shahnawaz Shaikh 2/21**) lost to ICICI Bank – 136/3 in 18.2 overs (Vishal Pawar 37, Shreyas Tandel 34*).

 

Result: ICICI Bank won by 7 wickets.