LIONS DRAW FIRST BLOOD, trounce TIGERS by 12 runs Gautam - Vishal Star in inaugural tie of A-LEAGUE JUNGLE

DCG: A-League Super's is off to a flyer. After a slow beginning to the Lions innings, Gautam Dutt unleashed his prowess on the big day. Three 6s in 4 deliveries and the lions had begun to roar. Vishal joined the party n how! They put together 72 runs, which is the A-League record for the highest partnership for any wicket. Both scored 38 each. Chirag Jain was the pick of tigers bowling attack. Tigers began their reply with a steady run rate with debutante Ashwin Shetty scoring with great fluency. But with some rash shots and unwarranted run-outs, the momentum was beginning to shift.

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Then Fernando came to the rescue, he along with ikwinder kept the tigers in the hunt. The Tigers had set themselves up for the final assault but unable to up the ante towards the end and was short by 12 runs. Priyank and Skipper Varun Pawashe were pick of the bowlers. MOTM: Vishal Shah for 38 (25).