Maharashtra vs Punjab: Mukesh Choudhary’s Stellar Performance with the Ball
In a thrilling Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 quarter-final clash at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, Mukesh Choudhary emerged as the standout bowler for Maharashtra, taking three crucial wickets that turned the game in Maharashtra’s favor.
Mukesh Choudhary’s Key Wickets
Mukesh Choudhary’s disciplined and effective bowling spell of 5 overs, conceding just 24 runs and picking up 3 key wickets, played a pivotal role in restricting Punjab to 102/5 after 27.3 overs. Here are the wickets he took:
| Batter | Mode of Dismissal | Runs Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | Bowled | 14 (17) |
| Abhishek Sharma (C) | Caught by Divyang Hinganekar | 19 (16) |
| Nehal Wadhera | Caught by Nikhil Naik | 6 (11) |
Key Moment: Dismissal of Prabhsimran Singh
One of the most notable moments of the game was Mukesh Choudhary’s peach of a delivery that cleaned up Prabhsimran Singh in the 4th over. This wicket broke Punjab’s early momentum and set the tone for Maharashtra’s dominance.
Bowling Figures of Mukesh Choudhary
| Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| 5.0 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 4.80 |
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Match Summary
Punjab won the toss and elected to bowl first. Maharashtra posted a competitive total of 275/6 in their 50 overs, thanks to contributions from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (55 runs) and Ankit Bawne (60 runs). In response, Punjab struggled against Maharashtra’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Mukesh Choudhary and Rajneesh Gurbani.
At the time of reporting, Punjab was 102/5 after 27.3 overs, needing 174 runs to win. Anmolpreet Singh remained the key batter at the crease with 36 runs off 65 balls.
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Powerplay and Partnerships
- Powerplay Overs: Punjab managed 51 runs in the first 10 overs but lost crucial wickets early.
- Highest Partnership: The highest partnership for Punjab was 27 runs between Anmolpreet Singh and Anmol Malhotra, which was eventually broken by Maharashtra’s bowlers.
Match Details
- Match: Maharashtra vs Punjab, Quarter Final 3, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
- Date: January 11, 2025
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Toss: Punjab won and opted to bowl first
Mukesh Choudhary’s brilliant bowling spell proved to be a game-changer in this high-stakes quarter-final match. His ability to take crucial wickets at the right time helped Maharashtra maintain control and put Punjab under immense pressure.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting match and Mukesh Choudhary’s performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy!
