In a thrilling display of express fast bowling, pacer Karthik Tyagi left spectators awestruck during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) pre-quarter final clash between Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
Tyagi consistently touched speeds of 150+ km/h, with one of his deliveries even clocking a staggering 161 km/h. The sheer pace and pinpoint accuracy of Tyagi’s bowling earned him praise on social media.
In this intense encounter, Tyagi showcased his remarkable speed, knocking veteran player Piyush Chawla on the head with a fiery delivery. Adding to his feat, Tyagi scalped a crucial wicket, dismissing Hemang Patel.
Uttar Pradesh’s bowling attack, led by senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, proved formidable. Kumar delivered a stellar performance, claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs in his four overs, while LSG pacer Mohsin Khan contributed brilliantly with 2 wickets, conceding only 13 runs.
The collective brilliance of Uttar Pradesh’s bowlers restricted Gujarat to a modest total of 127/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, the UP batsmen chased down the target comfortably, securing victory with six wickets and eight balls to spare, leaving fans in awe of Tyagi’s fiery pace and the team’s impressive performance.
