The Gorakhpur Lions, led by captain Dhruv Jurel, emerged victorious against the Lucknow Falcons in the 11th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025, winning by 7 wickets. The standout performer of the match was Gorakhpur’s debutant fast bowler, Tirath Singh, whose exceptional bowling performance was instrumental in securing the win. Singh’s aggressive bowling dismantled Lucknow’s batting lineup, putting their batsmen under immense pressure throughout the match.
Key Performance: Tirath Singh’s Debut
The Lucknow Falcons, batting first, scored 182 runs, losing 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Aradhya Yadav scored 68 runs, and Kritagya Singh scored 70. However, the team faced early troubles, losing 4 wickets for just 44 runs. A significant partnership of 123 runs between Aradhya and Kritagya for the fifth wicket helped to stabilize the innings.
For Gorakhpur, Tirath Singh had an impressive debut, taking 4 wickets for 37 runs in 4 overs. His wickets included Vipraj Nigam, Mohammad Saif, Aradhya Yadav, and Sameer Chaudhary. Besides Singh’s impressive performance, Vasu Vats also contributed with 3 wickets.
Gorakhpur Lions Successfully Chase the Target
In their chase, the Gorakhpur Lions reached the target with one ball remaining. Siddharth Yadav’s unbeaten knock of 88 runs off 45 balls, with 6 fours and 7 sixes, was the highlight of the innings. With 22 runs needed in the final over, Yadav steered the team to victory. Aryan Juyal contributed 26 runs, while captain Dhruv Jurel added 29 runs. A vital 96-run partnership between Akshdeep Nath (32 runs) and Siddharth Yadav helped Gorakhpur make a strong comeback. The Lucknow bowlers, Vipraj Nigam and Akshu Bajwa, each took one wicket.
