Batting first on a batting-friendly surface, Parkar smashed the fastest in the tournament\u2019s history to power the Blasters to a formidable 228\/5, the second-highest total of the competition. In response, Hardik Tamore continued his explosive run with a 39-ball 83 before Tanush Kotian\u2019s late-order fireworks helped the Panthers finish on the same score, forcing the match into a decider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, the Blasters got off to a flying start as Parkar and Prateekkumar Ravishankar hammered 101 runs for the opening wicket in just eight overs. Ravishankar contributed a brisk 33 off 15 balls before departing, while Parkar launched off-spinner Tanush Kotian for three successive sixes to bring up a stunning century off just 46 balls. The Blasters skipper also shared a 67-run stand with Parag Khanapurkar (22 off 15) before eventually falling for a magnificent 110 off 54 deliveries, studded with 10 fours and seven sixes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Even after Parkar\u2019s dismissal, the scoring rate never dipped as Jay Jain (28 not out) and Dhrumil Matkar (28) added a rapid 52-run partnership, with Matkar smashing three consecutive sixes to guide Bandra Blasters surge past 200.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, Hardik continued his rich vein of form and kept the Panthers firmly in the contest with a blistering half-century. He raced to a 17-ball half-century and stitched together important partnerships with skipper Rahane (15) and Abhigyan Kundu (39).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The momentum briefly swung in the Blasters\u2019 favour when leg-spinner Sagar Chhabriaa struck three crucial blows, dismissing Tamore, Ayush Vartak, and Aayush Zimare in quick succession. However, Tanush Kotian refused to surrender, smashing two sixes and two fours in a 14-ball 32 to help the Panthers finish on 228, forcing the match into a Super Over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the Super Over, Vaibhav Mali struck two sixes and a four to help the Panthers post 20\/1. The Blasters could only manage 7\/0 in reply.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later in the day, Shardul Thakur\u2019s Eagle Thane Strikers will aim to continue their winning momentum when they face Sarfaraz Khan-led Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb. The Tigers, meanwhile, will be eager to open their account after suffering a heartbreaking Super Over defeat in their tournament opener.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief scores:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bandra Blasters 228\/5 in 20 overs (Suved Parkar 110, Prateekkumar Ravishankar 33; Pratik Mishra 3\/38) tied with North Mumbai Panthers 228\/8 in 20 overs (Hardik Tamore 83, Abhigyan Kundu 39, Tanush Kotian 32 not out; Dhrumil Matkar 3\/32, Sagarr Chhabriaa 3\/9).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief scores:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
North Mumbai Panthers 20\/1 (Vaibhav Mali 19, Tanush Kotian 1 not out) bt Bandra Blasters 7\/0 (Dhrumil Matkar 6 not out, Suved Parkar 1 not out).<\/p>\r\n\r\n