Uttar Pradesh record highest successful run-chase in Indian limited-overs cricket history
Uttar Pradesh (UP) created history on Wednesday, December 25, by recording the highest successful run-chase in Indian domestic limited-overs cricket. They chased down a massive target of 407 runs to achieve this record.
In an U-23 State A Trophy One-Day match at the GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara, Uttar Pradesh clashed against Vidarbha. Batting first, Vidarbha put up a gigantic total of 406/6 on the board in their 50 overs.
Danish Malewar and skipper MD Faiz slammed tons to set up their innings. Danish scored 142 runs off just 123 deliveries while Faiz slammed a quickfire 62-ball 100. Additionally, Jagjot gave them a strong finish as he struck a magnificent 26-ball 61 that left Uttar Pradesh's bowlers struggling.
However, what followed was not quite anticipated. UP's batters came out with a positive intent and went after the mammoth total. Shaurya Singh (62) and Swastik (41) gave them a solid start in the chase.
Wicket-keeper Shoaib Siddiqui and skipper Sameer Rizvi then took over as there was no looking back for Uttar Pradesh. The duo stitched together an unbeaten 296-run stand for the third wicket that took them over the finish line comfortably in just 41.2 overs, making light work of a massive target.
Siddiqui remained unbeaten on 96 off 73 deliveries while Rizvi slammed his way to an outstanding unbeaten double hundred, scoring 202* off just 105 deliveries. UP not only won the game by eight wickets but also recorded the highest successful run-chase in limited-overs cricket in Indian history.
Uttar Pradesh surpass Bengal Women's team record for highest successful run-chase
Recently, Bengal Women scripted history with their incredible run-chase against Haryana. They chased down a huge total of 390 runs in the quarter-final of the Women’s Domestic One-day Trophy.
UP surpassed this record chase by Bengal Women to register the highest successful run-chase in Indian domestic limited-overs cricket history. They also went past Andhra Pradesh, who chased down 384 runs against Goa in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
UP skipper Sameer Rizvi conitnued his unbelievable form with yet another ton, converting it into a double-century as well, playing a key part in their historic run-chase.