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Impact Player Rizvi Smashes Unbeaten 91 in UP T20 Thriller
31 Aug
Summary
- Sameer Rizvi hit an unbeaten 91 off 39 balls, guiding Kanpur to victory.
- Rizvi played as an Impact Player due to a finger injury.
- Kanpur chased 129 in a rain-shortened 12-over match.
In a thrilling encounter of the UP T20 League 2026, the Kanpur Superstars secured a dominant eight-wicket win against the Noida Kings. Impact Player Sameer Rizvi was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 91 off just 39 balls. This remarkable innings, featuring 11 boundaries and five sixes, kept Kanpur's playoff aspirations firmly alive.
The match, reduced to 12 overs per side due to rain, saw Kanpur successfully chase a target of 129. Rizvi revealed that he opted to play as an Impact Player because of a finger injury sustained earlier in the tournament, which made fielding difficult. His aggressive approach in the powerplay was crucial in easing the pressure for his team.
Earlier, the Noida Kings had a strong start, but Kanpur's bowlers, particularly Yashovardhan Singh with figures of 3/10, managed to restrict them. Skipper Prashant Veer contributed a valuable unbeaten 50, guiding Noida to a total of 128/6. In response, Rizvi found solid support from Abhishek Pandey (30 not out), ensuring Kanpur's victory with 10.4 overs.
