Harsh Gupta's Devastating 65 and Elite 11's Bowling Depth See Off a Valiant Deadly Bulls Fightback
Harsh Gupta smashed 65 off 25 balls (9 sixes) to power Elite 11 to 158/5, before five bowlers shared 8 wickets to defend the total by 10 runs against a spirited Deadly Bulls side led by Satyajit's explosive 42 (13b) and Rahul's 54.
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KOLKATA, INDIA — Elite 11 secured a hard-earned 10-run victory over a determined Deadly Bulls side, defending 158 despite a ferocious counter-attack led by Satyajit and Rahul. The match was defined by outstanding individual performances on both sides — Harsh Gupta's brutal 65 setting up the total, and a collective bowling effort from Elite 11 that held firm under immense pressure in the final overs.
🏏 Elite 11 Innings: 158/5 (13.0 Ov)
Elite 11 endured a rocky start. Opener Mr.Sooraj was caught-and-bowled by Ajit for a duck in just the first over, and although Surajit Mondal counter-attacked brilliantly with 34 off 19 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes), he couldn't find a lasting partner. Vinay Prabhakar (13 off 14) and Sourav Singha Roy (1 off 5) both fell cheaply, leaving Elite 11 struggling at 43/3 in the 5th over.
🔥 Harsh Gupta: 65 Off 25 Balls — The Innings That Won the Match
Walking in at No. 5 with the team in trouble, Harsh Gupta produced an innings of extraordinary power and precision. His 65 off just 25 deliveries — featuring 9 towering sixes and 2 fours — transformed the complexion of the match entirely. Striking at 260.00, Gupta was particularly savage against the medium-pace options of Hemanshu Singh, Aditya Singh, and Kaushik Roy, depositing them into the stands with contemptuous ease.
His partnership with Faiz added 74 runs in just 37 balls, taking the score from 70 to 144. He eventually fell caught in the deep off Hemanshu Singh at the 12.3-over mark — but by then, the damage was comprehensive.
"25 balls. 9 sixes. 2 fours. A strike rate of 260. Harsh Gupta's 65 was a blistering statement of intent — the kind of knock that leaves bowlers with nowhere to hide."
⚡ Faiz & Usman Gazi: The Death-Overs Surge
Faiz provided the perfect foil at the other end with a brilliant unbeaten 30 off 11 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes, SR: 272.73). His clean hitting in the death overs ensured Elite 11 capitalised on Gupta's platform. Usman Gazi added a quickfire 12* off just 4 balls (2 sixes, SR: 300.00) to push the total to a challenging 158/5.
Elite 11 Batting Summary
Total: 158/5 in 13.0 Ov (CRR: 12.15) | Extras: 3 (nb 2, wd 1)
🎳 Deadly Bulls Bowling Highlights
Ajit was the standout bowler for Deadly Bulls, returning superb figures of 2/14 in 3 overs at an economy of just 4.67 — a remarkable effort given the carnage at the other end. Suraj Mandal also impressed with 2/20 in 3 overs (eco: 6.67). However, the remaining bowlers were punished — Kaushik Roy (0/36), Kamalesh (0/19), Aditya Singh (0/32), and captain Hemanshu Singh (1/37) all went at 16+ per over.
🎯 Deadly Bulls Chase: 148/8 (13.0 Ov) — A Brave But Ultimately Doomed Fightback
Chasing 159, Deadly Bulls got off to a flyer through opener Rahul. His 54 off 24 balls — featuring 8 massive sixes at a strike rate of 225.00 — kept his side ahead of the required rate through the powerplay. Captain Hemanshu Singh (28 off 21, 4 fours, 1 six) provided solid support. The pair put on 80 for the second wicket before Hemanshu fell to Surajit Mondal in the 7th over.
💥 Satyajit: 42 Off 13 Balls — A Brief, Blinding Blitz
When Rahul fell for 54, Deadly Bulls needed 58 from 28 balls. Satyajit arrived and produced the most explosive cameo of the match — an astonishing 42 off just 13 deliveries, peppered with 5 sixes and 2 fours, at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 323.08. For a few overs, it looked like he would single-handedly haul the Bulls to victory.
But Elite 11's bowlers held their composure. Satyajit fell caught off Adarsh K Nair with the score on 138/5 in the 11th over, and from there the innings unravelled. The last 5 wickets fell for just 10 runs as Elite 11's bowling attack tightened the noose.
"42 off 13 balls. 5 sixes. A strike rate of 323. Satyajit's cameo was sensational — but Elite 11's bowlers refused to blink."
Deadly Bulls Batting Summary
Total: 148/8 in 13.0 Ov (CRR: 11.38) | Extras: 10 (b 5, wd 5)
🎳 Elite 11 Bowling — Five Bowlers, Eight Wickets
📋 Match Summary
Result: 🏆 Elite 11 won by 10 runs (158/5 in 13.0 Ov vs 148/8 in 13.0 Ov)
This was a match that had everything — explosive batting from Harsh Gupta, a blinding cameo from Satyajit, disciplined bowling from Ajit, and a collective defensive masterclass from Elite 11's five-man attack. The Deadly Bulls gave everything in the chase, but the early platform built by Harsh Gupta and the late surge from Faiz and Usman Gazi proved to be the decisive margin. Elite 11 will take immense confidence from their ability to defend a total under intense pressure — a quality that separates good teams from champions.
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