Vishnu Solanki replicates MS Dhoni to beat Haryana in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy QF: WATCH

ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has enthralled cricket fans with several high-octane T20 matches. competition is of utmost importance for India's domestic players, as y finally have a significant platform to perform after COVID-19 sabbatical. Moreover, with IPL 2021 auction coming up, cricketers surely have an opportunity to earn a lucrative contract based on ir exploits in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Baroda's Vishnu Solanki could very well prove to be dark horse for 14th edition of cash-rich league after his blistering kck against Haryana. 

Vishnu Solanki hits MS Dhoni-esque last-ball six against Haryana 

Baroda and Haryana clashed in third Quarter-Final of domestic T20 competition in Ahmedab on Wednesday. Both sides were unbeaten ahe of tournament, and a closely fought battle was expected between m. Haryana posted a decent total of 148, and it was imperative for m to defend score in order to stay afloat in competition. With proven bowlers like Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohit Sharma, Jayant Yav, and Rahul Tewatia in ir side, it was t going to be easy for Baroda batsmen to chase score. 

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Baroda's chase started on a positive te after openers Kedar Devdhar and Smit Patel displayed positive intent at top. However, it was Vishnu Solanki, who took Haryana bowlers to cleaners with his exceptional hitting. batsman's unbeaten 71 off just 46 deliveries shifted  momentum of contest in Baroda's favour. 

Haryana seemed to have upper hand ahe of ultimate over of contest. With Baroda needing 18 runs from last six balls, y were in search of something special to cross line in crucial encounter. Sumit Kumar started over brilliantly and conceded only three runs from first three balls. However, Vishnu Solanki clobbered fourth ball for a thumping six. next ball also went past boundary rope for four runs.

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With Baroda requiring five runs from last delivery to qualify for Semi-Final, Solanki used helicopter shot to his vant and deposited a full-length delivery for a remarkable six to seal match for his side. Baroda's star players, Hardik Pandya, and Krunal Pandya also commended Solanki's efforts on ir social media account. talented batsman's innings could also very well fetch him a handsome paycheck in IPL 2021 auction. 

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Baroda Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squ 2021 

Krunal Pandya, Kedar Devdhar, Nin Rathwa, Smit Patel, Vishnu Solanki, Abhimanyu Rajput, Dhruv Patel, Atit Sheth, Babasafi Pathan, L Meriwala, Mohit Mongia, Bhanu Pania, Kartik Kake, Chintal Gandhi, Preep Yav, Soyeb Sopariya, Ansh Patel, Parth Kohli, Bhargav Bhatt, Pratik Ghodra, Pratyush Kumar.

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Im source: BCCI Domestic Twitter