Centurion Yuvraj Chaudhary and Akhil Rawat stole the spotlight with their outstanding batting performances, playing a key role in leading the USN Indians to a commanding 40-run victory in the Uttarakhand Premier League final against the Nainital SG Pipers on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
Yuvraj Chaudhary was adjudged Player of the Final for his innings of 103 and two wickets with the ball.
For the Nainital SG Pipers, it was a double heartbreak. After their women’s team finished as runners-up on Saturday, the men’s team also fell short on Sunday night.
Mussoorie Thunders win Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League 2024
Mussoorie Thunders defeated Nainital SG Pipers by three wickets (chasing 119) in the final of the inaugural edition of the Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Saturday.
Prema Raut was honored as Player of the Final for her match-defining batting performance and significant contributions with the ball.
UPL Honours
USN Indians awarded with a winning cheque of INR 25 lakhs.
USN Indians players sweep all season awards. After being named player of the final, Yuvraj Chaudhary also received two additional honours. He was awarded the Orange Cap for being the top batsman of the league, scoring 322 runs in five matches, along with a prize of INR 20,000. Additionally, he won the Jai Hind Auto Tech Industries player of the tournament award, receiving INR 1,00,000.
Prashant Chauhan earned the bowler of the league title by leading the wicket-takers chart, receiving the Purple Cap along with a cash prize of INR 20,000. Meanwhile, young opener Aarav Mahajan was honoured with the Emerging Player of the League award, also receiving a prize of INR 20,000.
Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League
Nandini Kashyap of Mussoorie Thunders emerged as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, amassing 123 runs across three matches. Meanwhile, Nainital’s Gunjan Bhandari concluded the tournament with the highest wicket tally, securing five wickets in two games.
Nandini Kashyap was the star of the season awards, claiming an impressive three accolades. She received the Jai Hind Auto Tech Industries Player of the Tournament award, which included a cash prize of INR 25,000. Additionally, she was honored as the Batter of the League, earning the Orange Cap along with a cash prize of INR 10,000. To top it all off, she also secured the Emerging Player of the League award, accompanied by another cash prize of INR 10,000.
Gunjan Bhandari bagged the Bowler of the League title, earning the Purple Cap and a cash prize of INR 10,000.
