Odisha Panthers continued their winning streak, hammering Odisha Tigers by seven wickets in the 10th match of the MGM Odisha T20 Cricket League at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today. This was the fourth successive win for Panthers and they consolidated their position at the top of the table with 16 points.
Meanwhile, Odisha Pumas registered their second win, drubbing Odisha Cheetas by six wickets in the second match of the day. This was the second defeat for the Cheetas, who now share the second place in the league table with Tigers and Pumas with eight points.
Abhishek Yadav starred in the Panthers win over Tigers, hitting an unbeaten 55 (36 balls, 3x4, 3x6). He pocketed the Man of the Match prize of Rs 5,000. Chasing 127 for victory, Panthers romped home with three balls to spare, losing three wickets in the process. Earlier, put into bat, Tigers made 126 for nine.