Top 5 run scorers in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2016

The recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy produced some high-quality T20 cricket. The final, which was a floodlit affair at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, was contested between Suresh Raina-captained Uttar Pradesh and Irfan Pathan’s Baroda. UP proved too strong and lifted the cup in front of an impressive turnout at one of India’s best cricketing venues. Here’s a look at the top 5 run scorers in the competition. 5. Prashant Gupta: The Uttar Pradesh opener is an elegant right-handed batsman. He played 9 matches and scored 317 runs at an average of 39.62. He hit 37 fours and 6 sixes in the tourney. His strike rate was 118.72 and he remained unbeaten on one occasion. His top score and only half-century of 53 was registered against Odisha in Cuttack. He made a vital 49, which was also the top individual score of the match, in the final against Baroda that helped his team reach as total that proved enough in the end. 4. Parthiv Patel: Parthiv Patel. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Gujarat skipper made 338 runs in 9 matches including 4 fifties at an average of 42.12. He has hit 45 fours and 9 sixes and also scored a half-century off just 19 balls against Haryana, the fastest in the tournament’s history. His top score of 70 off 40 balls was against Hyderabad in Nagpur. He remained not out on one occasion but the most impressive part was his strike rate of 162.80. The left-hander was aggressive from the outset and gave his team many flying starts. 3. Jitesh Sharma: Vidarbha’s wicket-keeper batsman had a brilliant tournament. He was one of only four centurions in the competition. His 106 was scored against Himachal Pradesh in Nagpur. He scored 343 runs in 9 matches at an average of 38.11 including 2 fifties and one ton. He hit 43 fours and 6 striking at 143.51. The 22-year-old is a new comer in the domestic circuit having made his debut for Vidarbha in 2014. The start has been encouraging for the youngster. 2. Rohan Prem: The former India Under-19s player has been a regular member of the Kerala outfit since 2005. He played 9 matches and scored 356 runs at an average of 44.50. He hit 3 fifties and with a top score of 69 against the home team Mumbai. He remained unbeaten on one occasion while hit 32 fours and 11 sixes striking at 117.10. The left-handed batsman is also a handy off-spin bowler. The 29-year-old is a veteran of 65 First-class games for his state team. 1. Hardik Pandya: The Baroda all-rounder has celebrated his maiden call-up to the national T20 side in grand style. He scored 377 runs at an average of 53.85 including 3 fifties. He hit 28 fours and 19 sixes striking at 130.90 with a best of 86 not out against Vidarbha in Mumbai. He has also contributed with the ball picking up 10 wickets at 20.40 with a best of 3/13. Pandya has the ability to clear the boundary and will be eager to showcase his skills Down Under for the national side.

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Top 5 run scorers in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2016

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