77/3 (5.0)
CR : 15.40
96/3 (5.0)
CR : 19.20
Meerut Mavericks won by 19 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Zeeshan Ansari
3/12
Zeeshan Ansari has been adjudged the Dependable Bowler of the Match!
Yash Garg claims the Catch of the Match award!
Adarsh Singh also wins the Fantastic Fours of the Match award!
Rinku Singh is awarded the Maximum Sixes of the Match!
Rinku Singh (Meerut Mavericks Captain): "(On the hunger among batters) So, there isn't really any issue. It's just that all the boys are hungry to score runs because the batting hasn't been going as well as we'd like. So, there is definitely that hunger within them to score runs.
(On the batting performance) It will definitely give them [batters] confidence. I always say this, especially when it's a short game: play the shot according to the ball. Don't try to hit the ball too far or force shots, because that brings a risk of getting out. It's important to play the shot according to the ball you receive.
(On bowling) Yes, there was a feeling that we would win. When Kartik bowled the first over, they batted well, so the match became a little tight. Then Zeeshan bowled really well in his two overs. Those two overs changed the momentum of the game completely.
(On Zeeshan Ansari) Gold, diamond—he's everything for us! He bowls really well and bowls intelligently. The way he varies his pace—fast, slow, fast—he is very good at that. The way he bowls, he is a green-light bowler for any captain. You can bring him on at any time; he'll generally not concede many runs and will also pick up wickets.
(On Kartik Tyagi being expensive today) I just spoke to him. Let's see what kind of mood he's in right now. I'll go to the room and have a proper conversation with him."
(On the batting performance) It will definitely give them [batters] confidence. I always say this, especially when it's a short game: play the shot according to the ball. Don't try to hit the ball too far or force shots, because that brings a risk of getting out. It's important to play the shot according to the ball you receive.
(On bowling) Yes, there was a feeling that we would win. When Kartik bowled the first over, they batted well, so the match became a little tight. Then Zeeshan bowled really well in his two overs. Those two overs changed the momentum of the game completely.
(On Zeeshan Ansari) Gold, diamond—he's everything for us! He bowls really well and bowls intelligently. The way he varies his pace—fast, slow, fast—he is very good at that. The way he bowls, he is a green-light bowler for any captain. You can bring him on at any time; he'll generally not concede many runs and will also pick up wickets.
(On Kartik Tyagi being expensive today) I just spoke to him. Let's see what kind of mood he's in right now. I'll go to the room and have a proper conversation with him."
Zeeshan Ansari has been adjudged Player of the Match!
Zeeshan Ansari (Player of the Match): "(On what he has done specially for the season) Nothing much, the preparation has been to stay ready according to the situation the team is in. I have been bowling with the red ball, and that has been beneficial to me as well. I have been using my brains quite a bit while bowling, having fun doing it.
(On his economy) I think that as long as I do not take wickets, my economy will increase. I try to get the set batters out. Once I did that, my economy goes down. That was the case today.
(On his first over) I was determined to get Sameer Rizvi out because I knew if he keeps batting, the match will end with two-three balls to spare. I tried to get him out, and the over went well.
(On his bowling figures) I was under pressure after the first over of the chase, given the circumstances. I try to back my strengths - bowling slower, trying variations, bowling the googly - I focused on them."
(On his economy) I think that as long as I do not take wickets, my economy will increase. I try to get the set batters out. Once I did that, my economy goes down. That was the case today.
(On his first over) I was determined to get Sameer Rizvi out because I knew if he keeps batting, the match will end with two-three balls to spare. I tried to get him out, and the over went well.
(On his bowling figures) I was under pressure after the first over of the chase, given the circumstances. I try to back my strengths - bowling slower, trying variations, bowling the googly - I focused on them."
A sixes exhibition witnessed in this rain-truncated game from both sides. First, Meerut batted and they scored 96/3 in five overs. Later, Kanpur Superstars started with a bang by scoring 32 runs in the first over but ultimately faltered in the end and lost the game by 19 runs.
The match also saw leggie Karn Sharma walk on the field for the last time. He has announced his retirement from competitive cricket.
The match also saw leggie Karn Sharma walk on the field for the last time. He has announced his retirement from competitive cricket.
With this win, Meerut Mavericks have registered their seventh win on the trot and still remain unbeaten this season. Kanpur Superstars have now suffered their fifth loss of the season and have no chance of qualifying for the playoffs.
The evening game of the day will be played between Kashi Rudras and Lucknow Falcons.
The evening game of the day will be played between Kashi Rudras and Lucknow Falcons.
That's it from our live coverage of this fixture in UP T20 2026. This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of the troika of Rajarshi Das, Akashay Bhide and Danish Elahi. Cheers.