Maharashtra Champions Trophy 2024 has entered its knockout stage, and the first semi-final of the tournament is set to be played between Ashtapailu Sports (APS) and Nok 99 Puneri Bappa (NOK). The fixture will be played at the Shinde High School Ground in Maharashtra’s bustling city of Pune.

APS finished their campaign in the league stage at the table’s top, with seven wins and two defeats, alongside a ‘no-result’ game in their 10 games. They had 15 points to their name after the tournament’s group stage ended. Kunal Kothavade and Co. registered four consecutive wins in their last four league matches.

Speaking of Rohan Damle-led Nok 99 Puneri Bappa, they were at the fourth spot, winning and losing four games each, alongside two ‘no-result’ games in the nine games they played. They defeated Jets CC (JET) by 20 runs in their last league match. NOK will aim to win this game and secure a direct spot in the tournament’s final.