Meerut Mavericks team celebrate their second UPT20 title in Lucknow on Saturday
Lucknow: Divyansh Joshi’s record-breaking century helped Meerut Mavericks lift the UPT20 League trophy, crushing Lucknow Falcons by 94 runs at Ekana Stadium on Sunday. Joshi went on to smash one of the greatest knocks in the league’s history, bringing up a breathtaking 105 off just 40 deliveries, laced with 12 boundaries and seven massive sixes. Faced with the pressure of a massive 204-run target in their maiden final, Lucknow Falcons were never allowed to settle into the game. His efforts in the final took his tournament tally to a staggering 25 wickets, officially earning him the coveted Purple Cap. Lucknow Falcons were ultimately bundled out for 109 in just 16 overs, sealing a comprehensive 94-run victory for Meerut Mavericks.
Following Chikara’s dismissal, Divyansh Joshi launched an attack, punishing every Lucknow bowler, including veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This was the Mavericks’ second title in four final appearances. Joshi also created history by smashing the fastest century in the UPT20 League. The Meerut bowling attack struck with ruthless consistency, triggering regular wickets and denying Lucknow any meaningful partnerships. Meanwhile, Meerut’s premier spinner Zeeshan Ansari claimed two crucial wickets to cap off a phenomenal individual season.
Alongside Zeeshan Ansari’s Purple Cap triumph, Kashi Rudras skipper Karan Sharma was awarded the Orange Cap for finishing the season as the highest run-scorer with 361 runs. For his breathtaking century, Divyansh Joshi was adjudged Player of the Match.