Ratnagiri Jets Win Maharashtra Premier League Again!

The Ratnagiri Jets triumphed over the Eagle Nashik Titans by 24 runs to defend their Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) title at the MCA International Stadium in Pune.

Match Highlights

Despite a modest first innings score of 160, the Jets’ bowlers delivered a stellar performance. Satyajeet Bachhav, who won the purple cap with 26 wickets, took 4 wickets for 31 runs, while Kunal Thorat supported with 2 wickets for 19 runs. Their efforts restricted Nashik to 79 for 7, securing the Jets’ victory.

Key Performances

Captain Azim Kazi praised his team for their consistent performance and responsibility. Bachhav’s key wickets included Kaushal Tambe, Atharva Kale, and Mukesh Chaudhary, while Thorat dismissed Arshin Kulkarni and Dhanraj Shinde.

Earlier, a crucial 44-run partnership between Kiran Chormale and Abhishek Pawar helped the Jets recover from 56 for 4. Nikhil Naik’s cameo of 36 runs guided the team to a defendable total of 160 for 8.

Team Reactions

Azim Kazi expressed his happiness over the historic win, while team owner Rajan Navani highlighted the importance of grassroots talent and the team’s dedication. Navani emphasized the team’s commitment to nurturing future cricket stars.