The Gorakhpur Lions, under the leadership of Dhruv Jurel, secured a convincing 7-wicket victory against the Lucknow Falcons in the 11th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025. The match witnessed a stellar performance by Gorakhpur’s fast bowler, Tirath Singh, who played a pivotal role in his team’s triumph with exceptional bowling. Singh, in his debut match, completely disrupted the Lucknow Falcons’ batting order, leaving their batsmen struggling to score.
Singh’s Remarkable Debut: 4 Wickets
The Lucknow Falcons, after winning the toss, elected to bat first and scored 182 runs, losing 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Aradhya Yadav and Kritagya Singh were the key contributors with scores of 68 and 70 respectively. The Falcons faced early setbacks, losing four wickets for just 44 runs. Later, a substantial 123-run partnership between Aradhya and Kritagya provided some stability to their innings.
For Gorakhpur, Tirath Singh stood out with figures of 4 wickets for 37 runs in his four overs. His victims included Vipraj Nigam, Mohammad Saif, Aradhya Yadav, and Sameer Chaudhary. The match marked Singh’s T20 debut, and he delivered a performance that exceeded expectations. Vasu Vats also played a supportive role, claiming three wickets.
Gorakhpur Lions Chase Down the Target
In the chase, the Gorakhpur Lions completed the task with one ball to spare. Siddharth Yadav’s blistering, unbeaten knock of 88 runs from 45 balls, including 6 fours and 7 sixes, was the highlight. Needing 22 runs in the final over, Yadav single-handedly steered his team to victory. Aryan Juyal contributed 26 runs, while captain Dhruv Jurel added 29 runs to the scoreboard. A crucial 96-run partnership between Akshdeep Nath (32 runs) and Siddharth Yadav helped Gorakhpur make a comeback. Lucknow’s bowlers, Vipraj Nigam and Akshu Bajwa, managed to take one wicket each.