Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], June 14: In one of the most thrilling finishes of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025, NECO Master Blaster chased down a daunting target of 205 to defeat Bharat Rangers by 6 wickets and secure their place in the final.
On Friday, skipper Jitesh Sharma (46 off 22 balls) was the star of the show. He played calmly and hit a six off the final ball to end the chase at 206/4. According to a press release from NECO Master Blaster, the team is eager to take home the coveted Vidarbha Pro T20 League trophy on Sunday after winning the semi-final. The NECO Master Blaster response got off to a good start, with wicketkeeper Vedant Dighade scoring a quick 35 off 21 balls to set the tone. He was well-supported by Adhyayan Daga, who played a fluent knock of 66 off 38 balls, striking 5 fours and 4 sixes. Aryan Meshram's composed 49 off 35 provided additional stability. It came down to the wire with the match entering the final over and requiring 11 out of the last six balls. With just 22 deliveries, Captain Jitesh Sharma struck an unbeaten 46 runs, including six towering sixes. Jitesh hit a stunning six with five on the final ball, sending the NECO Master Blaster dugout into wild celebrations. Earlier in the day, batting first Bharat Rangers produced a scintillating batting display to post a commanding total of 204/3 in the first innings of the semi-final against NECO Master Blaster
With a masterful unbeaten 94 off 53 deliveries, skipper Atharva Taide led from the front and brilliantly anchored the innings with 7 fours and 6 sixes. He found an explosive partner in Varun Bisht, who played a game-changing cameo, smashing 50* off just 15 balls, including 5 towering sixes.
Though Bharat Rangers lost Updesh Rajput (14), Danish Malewar (2), and Neel Athaley (39) at regular intervals, they maintained a brisk scoring rate throughout. NECO's bowlers, including Ananmay Jayaswal and R Sanjay, picked up wickets but struggled to contain the onslaught.
Jitesh Sharma hit a six in the final game to give NECO Master Blaster the victory. On Sunday, the final will be played at 7:45 p.m. NECO Master Blaster Squad:
Aryan Meshram, Adyan Daga, Adyan Routham, Akash Kombe, Vedant Dighade, Gaurav Dhobley, Ankush Tammiwar, Aditya Khilote, Arya Durugkar, Pratham Maheshwari, Prafulla Hinge, Ananmay Jayaswal Sarthak Dhabadgaokar, and Sanmesh Deshmukh are the captains and wicket.