MPL 2024: Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi and Yogesh Dongare helped Kolhapur Tuskers create history as they chased down the highest ever score in the history of the Maharashtra Premier League by taking down Eagle Nashik Titans by 6 wickets. Ankit Bawne was the true architect of the victory, as the 'Impact Player' scored a blistering 94 off 48 balls, and was well complemented by veteran and team captain Rahul Tripathi, who managed a 20-ball 46 to give the side a momentum.
Bawne finished the game alongside teenager Yogesh Dongare, who turned the tables when Eagle Nashik Titans took constant wickets and piled on the pressure, as the 19-year old scored a magnificent and unbeaten 59 off 24.
Here's What Rahul Tripathi And Ankit Bawne Said During Post-Match Presentation Ceremony
"I will give the credit to the Eagle Nashik Titans for their performance in the first innings. Then we had some good partnerships in the middle to chase down the target. Yogesh Dongare was exceptional during his stay on the crease. He kept on finding the boundaries to bring down the asking rate. Now we are in a good position. We want to keep improving from here and be the best team in the tournament. Will surely look forward to winning the tournament as well. The next match will again be a fresh start for the team," said Rahul Tripathi, Kolhapur Tuskers captain.
"Our captain always boosted us and gave us freedom to play the fearless rand of cricket. Today it was all about striking the ball at a higher rate from ball 1 and I enjoyed batting today. I think Yogesh played a game changing knock as he was aggressive from the ball 1. Our owners and team staff backed us even after we lost 4 matches, they told us to belief in ourselves and said that no matter we win or lose they will be behind us," said Ankit Bawne, who was awarded the Man of the Match award.