Falcon Risers Hyderabad, riding on a sensational hattrick by Vicky Bhoir, registered a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Srinagar Ke Veer in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 49, Hyderabad completed the task in just 6.5 overs, finishing at 52 for four.
The match was defined by a devastating bowling spell from Hyderabad’s Vicky Bhoir. The Hyderabad bowler ripped through the Srinagar top order in the second over, claiming three wickets in three consecutive deliveries. He dismissed Aryan Naik (6), bowled Mangesh Vaity for a golden duck, and trapped Arvind Kumar lbw on the final ball of the over to complete a memorable hattrick. The triple blow left Srinagar reeling at six for three.
Srinagar Ke Veer never recovered from the early collapse. Amol Nilugade attempted to anchor the innings with 16 off 16 balls before retiring out, but wickets continued to tumble. Dhananjay Bhintade contributed 8 runs, while extras (6) were the next highest contributor. The Hyderabad bowling unit remained disciplined; along with Bhoir’s 3/10, Parveen Kumar (1/14) and Akash Gautam (0/0 in 1 over) kept the pressure on.
Srinagar eventually reached 48 for eight in their 10 overs.
In reply, Falcon Risers Hyderabad came out swinging. Opener Prashant Gharat set the tone with a blistering 21 off just 11 balls, striking three sixes. Although Srinagar’s Dilip Binjwa provided a glimmer of hope by removing both Sanskar Dhyani (12) and Yogesh Penkar (2) in his lone over (2/9), the target proved too small to defend.
Despite losing four wickets, including a quick-fire 6 from Pappu Todkar, Hyderabad remained in control. Unbeaten batters Nitin Anili Matunge (7 not out) and Rutik Gajar (5 not out) guided the team across the finish line with 19 balls to spare, securing crucial points in the standings.
On Wednesday, Bengaluru Strikers take on Ahmedabad Lions at 8 pm.
Brief scores: Falcon Risers Hyderabad 52/4 in 6.5 overs (Prashant Gharat 21, Sanskar Dhyani 12; Dilip Binjwa 2/9) beat Srinagar Ke Veer 48/8 in 10 overs (Amol Nilugade 16, Dhananjay Bhintade 8; Vicky Bhoir 3/10).
