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Follow UsOn August 20 (Tuesday), the Hubli Tigers downed Shivamogga Lions by eight wickets, registering their fourth consecutive win in the ongoing edition of the Maharaja T20 Trophy.
Mohammad Taha ignited Hubli's chase with an explosive start, launching two sixes off Vasuki Kaushik in the opening over. He followed up with a destructive display against Hardik Raj in the third over, smashing three consecutive sixes and a boundary, lifting Hubli to a strong 45/1 in three overs.
Earlier in the day, the Lions had a rough start, losing Bharath Dhuri and Nischith Pai. A brief rain delay reduced the match to 17 overs a side. Aadithya VK (1) retired out following a laborious 15-ball stay, paving the way for Hardik Raj to step in. Raj had an instant impact, taking down Kumar LR for two fours and a six in the seventh over.
Raj scored 35 off 21 balls, with three fours and two sixes before a six-ball cameo from Shivaraj (24) took the Lions to 137/8 in 17 overs. Cariappa was the pick of the bowlers for the Tigers, with figures of 2/30.
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