Mumbai Indians (MI) prospect Naman Dhir played a crucial role in guiding Punjab to a six-wicket victory over Goa in a rain-affected Vijay Hazare Trophy match, securing their spot in the knockouts from Elite Group C. While star batter Shubman Gill had a brief stay at the crease, Dhir stepped up to anchor the chase.
Dhir scored a vital 68, forming a match-winning 131-run partnership with Harnoor Singh (94 not out). Their collaboration ensured Punjab successfully chased down Goa's target of 212 in the 40-over contest. Dhir's performance highlights the depth of talent within the MI setup and provides a timely boost to his reputation ahead of the upcoming IPL season.
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“A crucial 131-run partnership between Harnoor Singh (94 not out) and Naman Dhir (68) guided Punjab to chase down Goa's 212 in a rain-affected 40-over match.”
Best strike rate at Middle Order position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
| Rank | Player | Team | strikeRate |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Mumbai Indians | 195.00 | |
| #2 | Mumbai Indians | 193.53 | |
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 185.80 | |
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 172.47 | |
| #5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 171.43 |
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“A crucial 131-run partnership between Harnoor Singh (94 not out) and Naman Dhir (68) guided Punjab to chase down Goa's 212 in a rain-affected 40-over match.”
