The Maharashtra Premier League last turned out to be a moist squib however Ratnagiri Jets walked away with the glittering trophy due to its prime inserting after the league stage.
After incessant rain prevented a results of the ultimate regardless of there being a reserve day, Azim Kazi-led Ratnagiri Jets was introduced because the champion of the league that was revived since internet hosting its final version in 2011.
Thursday night time may solely witness an enthralling closing ceremony earlier than the heavens opened up and compelled the match to be performed on Friday, the reserve day. Despite witnessing 16 overs of the Kolhapur Tuskers innings with a number of climate interventions, the match needed to be deserted.
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Kolhapur Tuskers, led by Kedar Jadhav, had trudged alongside to 80 for eight earlier than the climate turned out to be the winner on the day.
While left-arm spinner Kunal Thorat dismissed Orange Cap holder Ankeet Bawane and left-handed batter Sahil Autade within the Powerplay earlier than the primary rain break, tennis-ball specialist Vijay Pawale capped off a sensational match by dismissing Tuskers captain Jadhav (32, 28b, 2×4, 2×6) after the second interruption.
According to the enjoying circumstances, a workforce positioned larger within the league stage was to progress in case of a no end result within the Playoffs. As a end result, the match officers and the Maharashtra Cricket Association adjudged the Jets because the champion. The Jets and the Tuskers have been tied on factors however the Jets had a greater web run charge.
Besides amassing the trophy, Kazi additionally accepted a cheque price Rs. 50 lakh. Tuskers needed to be content material with a runners-up trophy and Rs. 25 lakh.
Brief scores: Kolhapur Tuskers 80/8 in 16 overs (Kedar Jadhav 32, Pradeep Dadhe 3/24, Nikit Dhumal 2/12, Kunal Thorat 2/22)
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com