NEW DELHI: In a thrilling culmination to the Andhra Premier League 2024 season, the Vizag Warriors clinched the championship title by defeating the Uttarandhra Lions with a commanding 87-run victory in the final. The decisive match, held at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on July 13, 2024, saw the Warriors set a challenging target of 190 runs, ultimately restricting the Lions to 102 all out in 16.3 overs.
Ashwin Hebbar emerged as the hero of the day for the Vizag Warriors, showcasing exceptional batting prowess with a magnificent 91 runs off just 56 balls. He was ably supported by Munish Varma, who contributed 37 runs off 27 deliveries. The bowling attack was spearheaded by P. Manikanta Gangadhar, who delivered an impressive performance with figures of 3/17. K. Sudarshan and Jagarlapudi Ram also made significant contributions, claiming 2 wickets each. For his outstanding display, Ashwin Hebbar was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match accolade.
Throughout the tournament, Hebbar dominated as the leading run-scorer, accumulating a total of 456 runs, earning him both the Orange Cap and the prestigious Player of the Tournament title. K. Sudarshan topped the bowling charts with an impressive tally of 14 wickets.
Dr. Narendra Ram, co-owner of the Vizag Warriors and founder of Lifespan, expressed his pride and appreciation by announcing a cash reward of Rs 10 Lakhs for the victorious team. The celebration culminated in a jubilant trophy-lifting ceremony, where the Vizag Warriors basked in their well-deserved triumph.
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