[Watch] Mohsin Khan takes 4 wickets for Kanpur Superstars in UP T20 League 2024 Eliminator clash
Kanpur Superstars bowler Mohsin Khan bowled a brilliant spell, taking four wickets in their Eliminator game against the Kashi Rudras in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2024. The game took place at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 11.
The Rudras were chasing 111 runs in 11 overs and were making solid progress, having scored 60 runs with three wickets down after six overs. However, Mohsin shifted the momentum in the seventh over by dismissing Yashovardhan Singh and Almas Shaukat.
He further solidified Kanpur's position by claiming two more wickets in the penultimate over, taking out Prince Yadav and Abhishek Yadav, which put Superstars in a strong position.
Here’s the video of the dismissal:
Kashi Rudras collapsed from 60/3 to 91/9, ultimately losing the match by 19 runs. Mohsin was the star performer for the Superstars, claiming four wickets and giving away just 20 runs in his three-over spell.
Sameer Rizvi shines with the bat for the Kanpur Superstars
Kashi Rudras won the toss and opted to bowl first after the game was shortened to 11 overs due to rain. Kanpur Superstars' opener Shoaib Siddiqui made a solid start, scoring 24 runs off nine balls with the aid of four boundaries and one six before being dismissed by Sunil Kumar. Shivam Mavi gave the Rudras their second breakthrough, removing Shaurya Singh for just one run off four balls.
Adarsh Singh contributed a steady 24 off 17 balls, hitting one boundary and one six. Captain Sameer Rizvi was the standout performer for Kanpur, finishing unbeaten with 38 off 29 balls, including four sixes.
Towards the end, Abhishek Panday added 16* off five balls, featuring two sixes, as Kanpur finished 110/4 in their 11 overs. Sunil Kumar took three wickets for Kashi Rudras.
In reply, Mohsin Khan’s exceptional bowling performance led the Superstars to victory. Kanpur will play against the Lucknow Falcons in Qualifier 2 on Thursday, September 12.