In the 11th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025, the Gorakhpur Lions, under the captaincy of Dhruv Jurel, secured a resounding 7-wicket victory against the Lucknow Falcons. The match featured an outstanding performance by debutant fast bowler Tirath Singh from Gorakhpur, whose lethal bowling played a key role in the team’s triumph. Singh’s debut performance was marked by his ability to completely unsettle Lucknow’s batting order, leaving them struggling to score freely.
Tirath Singh’s Debut: A Memorable Performance
Batting first, the Lucknow Falcons scored 182 runs, losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. Key contributions came from Aradhya Yadav (68 runs) and Kritagya Singh (70 runs). The Falcons experienced early setbacks, losing four wickets for just 44 runs. A significant 123-run partnership between Aradhya and Kritagya for the fifth wicket added stability.
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. Vasu Vats also took three wickets.
Gorakhpur Lions Chase Down the Target
Chasing the target, the Gorakhpur Lions won with one ball to spare. Siddharth Yadav’s explosive, unbeaten 88 runs off 45 balls, comprising 6 fours and 7 sixes, led the chase. With 22 runs needed in the final over, Yadav sealed the win for his team. Aryan Juyal contributed 26 runs, while captain Dhruv Jurel scored 29 runs. The third-wicket partnership of 96 runs between Akshdeep Nath (32 runs) and Siddharth Yadav allowed Gorakhpur to make a strong comeback in the match. Vipraj Nigam and Akshu Bajwa each took a wicket for Lucknow.