The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 witnessed the sensational Group C match between Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Jharkhand At Mumbai’s famous Wankhede Stadium. The star of the show was none other than the UP captain Bhuvneshwar Kumarwho turned the match in favor of his team with his amazing hat-trick.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Hat-Trick: A Masterclass in Bowlingof
At an interesting moment in the 17th over of Jharkhand’s innings, Bhuvneshwar Kumarthe experienced right-arm medium fast bowler made his name in the record books with a breathtaking hat-trick.
He came as the first goalkeeper Robin MinzBatting on 11, he tried to hit the ball for a boundary but ended up catching it. Priyam Garg. When Minz left, the scoreboard read 116. In the next ball, Balkrishna Gifting the keeper an easy catch, he angled a shot as he attempted a leg kick Aryan Juyal and leaves for the golden duck.
The hat-trick was a beauty, a deceptive delivery that left the ball Vivekananda Tiwari As he crashed into the stumps, he sent the bails flying. The crowd roared with applause as Kumar celebrated his remarkable feat.
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Bhuvneshwar’s match-turning spell earned him the Man of the Match award. His accuracy and ability to perform under pressure demonstrated why he remains one of the most reliable bowlers.
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Jharkhand’s spirited chase falls short
Jharkhand won the toss and elected to bowl first, aiming to take advantage of the conditions. Uttar Pradesh managed to post a respectable 160/8 in the allotted 20 overs despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Contributions from the middle order ensured the team achieved a competitive result. Jharkhand’s Krishna was the standout player claiming three crucial wickets to keep the Uttar Pradesh batting in check.
Chasing 161 for victory, Jharkhand’s innings revolved around brilliant batting. Anukul RoyCourageously smashing 91 runs. However, his heroics were not enough as Jharkhand buckled under pressure and were bowled out for 150 in 19.5 overs to lose the match by 10 runs.
