Samit Dravid, the son of Indian cricket great Rahul Dravid, impressed fans with a stunning range of elegant strokes during a KSCA T20 Trophy match on July 1. From crisp back-foot cuts and lofted drives to powerful pull shots, Samit’s innings showcased the same batting finesse long associated with his father.
A video of his knock has been widely shared across social media. The 20-year-old made 32 off 23 deliveries, striking six boundaries for Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters in their clash against Hubli Tigers at KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli. You can watch the video here:
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Speaking about the match, Rohan Patil and Praveen Dubey starred with impressive half-centuries, while Nischith Rao claimed three wickets as Bengaluru Blasters held their nerve against a strong late surge from Hubli Tigers to seal a thrilling two-run win.
Pursuing a target of 204, Hubli Tigers stayed in contention thanks to valuable knocks from Aneeshwar Gautam (34 off 23), Shivkumar Rakshith (41 off 30), and a fiery 60 from just 22 deliveries by Manvanth Kumar. Abhinav Manohar also contributed 21 off 15 balls as the Tigers pushed the chase right till the final delivery.
Requiring five runs from the final ball, the Tigers ended their innings at 201/7 as the crucial dismissals of Abhinav Manohar and Manvanth Kumar at key moments dented their late push. Nischith Rao (3/27) and Vidwath Kaverappa (2/55) were the standout bowlers for the Blasters.
The win marked Bengaluru Blasters’ sixth victory in seven games, moving them to 12 points and further solidifying their place at the top of the table. Hubli Tigers, on the other hand, registered their third loss of the season.
Rohan & Praveen Fifties Power Bengaluru Blasters To 203/7
Earlier in the match, Bengaluru Blasters put up a formidable 203/7, powered by fine half-centuries from Rohan Patil (64 off 38) and Praveen Dubey (51 off 28). The duo laid the foundation after Rohan and Samit Dravid contributed a crucial 70-run stand for the second wicket.
Rohan later stitched together an important 51-run partnership with Praveen to maintain the scoring rate, while Shivraj provided a late flourish with a brisk 23 off just seven deliveries. For Hubli Tigers, Vaibhav Sharma (3/38) and Abhishek Ahlawat (2/39) were the standout performers with the ball.
The victory extended Bengaluru Blasters’ strong campaign, adding to their wins over Gulbarga Mystics, Shivamogga Yodhas, and Coastal Kings Mangaluru (twice), along with another triumph against Shivamogga Yodhas. Their only loss in the tournament has come against Mysore Warriors.
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