{"id":18606,"date":"2024-12-10T11:34:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T06:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=18606"},"modified":"2024-12-10T11:34:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T06:04:16","slug":"vipraj-nigam-shines-with-all-round-show-in-smat-2024-quarterfinal-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/vipraj-nigam-shines-with-all-round-show-in-smat-2024-quarterfinal-victory-18606\/","title":{"rendered":"Vipraj Nigam’s Stellar Performance Guides Uttar Pradesh to Victory in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vipraj Nigam: The Match-Winner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a nail-biting pre-quarterfinal clash of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024<\/a>, Vipraj Nigam<\/strong> showcased an extraordinary all-round performance to steer Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> to a four-wicket victory<\/strong> against Andhra<\/strong> at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. His brilliant display with both bat and ball earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Overview: Andhra vs Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Team<\/strong><\/th>Score<\/strong><\/th>Result<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Andhra<\/strong><\/td>156\/6 (20 overs)<\/td>Lost by 4 wickets<\/td><\/tr>
Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/td>157\/6 (19 overs)<\/td>Won with 1 over spare<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vipraj Nigam\u2019s Heroics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the Ball<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Vipraj’s leg-spin proved crucial in restricting Andhra\u2019s batting lineup. His figures of 2 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs<\/strong> broke Andhra’s momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Bat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When Uttar Pradesh\u2019s batting lineup was under pressure at 109\/6, Vipraj walked in with calm nerves. Joining hands with Rinku Singh<\/a><\/strong>, he smashed a fiery 27 runs off just 8 balls<\/strong>, including 3 fours<\/strong> and 2 sixes<\/strong>. Their 48-run partnership in just 3 overs<\/strong> turned the match on its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moments of the Match<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Tense Chase:<\/strong> UP\u2019s chase began strongly, racing to 63\/0 in the powerplay. However, Andhra bowlers, led by Kodavandla Sudharsan (3\/22)<\/strong>, fought back to reduce UP to 109\/6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Game-Changing Over:<\/strong> With 48 runs required off the last 24 balls, Vipraj and Rinku took on KV Sasikanth, plundering 22 runs in the 17th over<\/strong>, shifting the game\u2019s momentum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Final Blow:<\/strong> Vipraj\u2019s towering sixes and Rinku\u2019s composed shots ensured UP chased down the target with an over to spare.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What They Said<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n