The grand finale of the UP T20 League 2025 saw Kashi Rudras put up a commanding performance to lift the trophy at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on September 6. Facing Meerut Mavericks in the summit clash, the Rudras showcased both bowling discipline and batting firepower to clinch a comfortable eight-wicket victory with more than four overs to spare.
Meerut Mavericks struggle to find rhythm
Winning the toss, Meerut Mavericks opted to bat first but found themselves under constant pressure from the disciplined Rudras attack. Opener Prashanth Chaudhary played a fighting knock of 37 runs off 29 balls, trying to anchor the innings amid regular fall of wickets. However, the middle order failed to capitalize, leaving the Mavericks short of momentum.
For Kashi Rudras, Kartik Yadav (2/23) and Shivam Mavi (2/24) were the standout bowlers, striking at crucial intervals to restrict the flow of runs. The Mavericks eventually managed to post 144/9 in their allotted 20 overs — a total that looked under par on a batting-friendly surface.
Karan Sharma and Abhishek Goswami steal the show
Chasing 145 for victory, Kashi Rudras made their intentions clear from the outset. Skipper Karan Sharma led from the front with a blistering 65 off just 31 deliveries, peppering the boundaries with aggressive stroke play. His innings set the tone for a dominant chase and kept the Mavericks bowlers on the back foot.
Supporting him at the other end, Abhishek Goswami played the perfect second fiddle with an unbeaten 61 off 45 balls, ensuring the Rudras never lost control of the chase. The duo’s partnership not only stabilized the innings but also ensured a swift finish, taking the team past the target in just 15.4 overs with eight wickets still in hand.
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UP T20 League 2025 awards and cash prizes
Tournament Champions & Runners up:
- Winners: Kashi Rudras – INR 1 crore
- Runners-up: Meerut Mavericks – INR 60 lakh
Final Match Awards:
- Great Striker of the Match: Karan Sharma – INR 20,000
- Bowler of the Match: Yash Garg – INR 20,000
- Stylish Catch of the Match: Ritik Vats – INR 20,000
- Maximum Fours of the Match: Karan Sharma – INR 20,000
- Maximum Sixes of the Match: Karan Sharma – INR 20,000
- Player of the Match in Final: Shivam Mavi – INR 20,000
Season Awards
- Striker of the Season: Ritik Vats – INR 1,00,000
- Bowler of the Season: Kartik Yadav – INR 1,00,000
- Stylish Catch of the Season: Kartik Yadav – INR 1,00,000
- Maximum Fours of the Season: Karan Sharma – INR 1,00,000
- Maximum Sixes of the Season: Sameer Rizvi – INR 1,00,000
- Purple Cap Winner: Shivam Mavi – INR 1,00,000
- Orange Cap Winner: Karan Sharma – INR 1,00,000
- Emerging Player of the Season: Prashant Veer – INR 1,00,000
- Player of the Season: Karan Sharma – INR 1,00,000
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