Ludhiana are currently third on the points table, with most teams still in contention for the remaining three playoff spots. Mohali Kings are the only side to have already secured their place in the last four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe go into our final league match with the same mindset, focusing only on the game in front of us and not getting distracted by the points table,\u201d Arshdeep said ahead of the clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ludhiana enter the match with renewed confidence after ending a three-match losing streak with a six-wicket win over Shubman Gill\u2019s Fazilka Falcons in their previous outing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Salil Arora starred with 78 off 38 balls, while Bikramjeet Singh and Arjun Rajput contributed 58 and 35, respectively, to help Ludhiana chase down the target comfortably.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019re at the business end of the tournament. I believe we have played much better cricket than our current points suggest. With one league match remaining, the plan is simple: go out, execute our plans and do everything within our ability to fight for a place in the playoffs,\u201d said Arshdeep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is still within our reach. I\u2019m confident that if we tighten up the small things that have gone against us in the last few matches, we can find ourselves in the final four.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arshdeep also praised the contribution of both senior players and youngsters in the Ludhiana squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEvery member of the squad, whether an experienced senior or a young talent who may not have as many games under his belt, has taken his role and responsibility extremely seriously. The boys have consistently put their hands up for whatever the team needs and have played crucial roles for Ludhiana Lions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the emerging players, Arjun Rajput, Kartik Chadha, Sahil Bhaskar and Madhav Singh Pathania have made important contributions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajput scored 82 runs off 45 balls and claimed four wickets for 27 runs in the same match against Bathinda Royals, while Chadha has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. He is currently second on the wicket-taking charts behind his Ludhiana teammate Sahil Bhaskar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cArjun Rajput is an obvious name. He\u2019s slowly been making his presence felt and has also earned his U19 call-up. I genuinely believe he has a very bright future ahead,\u201d Arshdeep said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajput scored 82 runs off 45 balls and claimed four wickets for 27 runs in the same match against Bathinda Royals, while Chadha has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. He is currently second on the wicket-taking charts behind his Ludhiana teammate Sahil Bhaskar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ludhiana Lions will face Abhishek Sharma\u2019s Amritsar Soormas at 7 pm on Friday in what promises to be a crucial encounter in the race for the playoffs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n