Jharkhand's first SMAT title: Ishan Kishan steals the show!

Jharkhand's cricket team just scored their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy! In a nail-biting final in Pune, they crushed Haryana by 69 runs. Ishan Kishan was on fire, smashing 101 runs off just 49 balls, while Kushagra Kumar added a sizzling 81. Haryana couldn't handle the pressure and ended up all out for 193. Ishan was named Player of the Match, and Anukul Roy took home Player of the Series!

Quick rundown

1.Ishan Kishan’s 101 off 49 lights up the final and seals Jharkhand’s maiden SMAT title.

2.A 177-run second-wicket partnership with Kushagra, plus Kushagra's 81, powers Jharkhand to 262/3—the highest final total.

3.Haryana crumble in the powerplay as Jharkhand's bowlers strike early blows.

4.Anukul Roy’s all-round spell: two wickets and a 40-ball 20 to seal the win.

5.Pune marks a historic triumph, with Kishan Player of the Match and Anukul Roy Player of the Series.

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