A momentous record has been created by the U-23 team of Uttar Pradesh. In the Under-23 State-A Trophy, UP’s team managed to defeat Vadodara by chasing down a total of 407 runs on their home ground. Sameer Rizvi was the centre of attraction from the squad with a double-ton followed by an unbeaten 96-run knock from Shoaib Siddiqui to build a partnership of 29??6 runs. As the youngsters from UP rewrote history in Vadodara, here are 3 highest successful limited overs run chase in Indian domestic cricket.

3 highest successful limited overs run chase in Indian domestic cricket

3) A determined Andhra chased down 384 against Goa:

A staggering effort from Andhra Pradesh in the 2011-12 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy resulted in a historic 4-wicket win for the historic side. After winning the toss, Goa elected to bat first. They went on to dominate Andhra bowlers with a storming 139-run knock from Rohit Asnodkar. Important contributions from Reagan Pinto, Shadab Jakati and Robin D’Souza led Goa to a huge total of 383/7. In response, the Andhra openers provided their team with a solid opening partnership of 122 runs. Following which centuries from Venugopal Rao and AG Pradeep enabled Andhra? to achieve the total in 4??8.4 overs.

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2) Bengal Women’s world record chase :

A few days ago, the Bengal’s women team chased down a 390 runs total put up by Haryana in Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2024 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. This was the highest successful run chase in domestic women’s cricket beating the previous record set by Northern Districts against Canterbury in 2019 when they chased down 309 in New Zealand’s domestic tournament. The star of Bengal’s record run chase was Tanushree Sarkar who scored an impeccable 113 of??f 83 balls?? to lead her team to a historic triumph.

1) Uttar Pradesh’s U-23 team defeats all-odds to script history:

The Under-23 team of Uttar Pradesh has recently scripted history as they achieved the highest successful run chase in limited overs domestic cricket. Star-studded by Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten double century, the UP squad chased down a target of a mammoth 407 runs set by the home team. Continuing his impeccable domestic form, Rizvi became the first Indian batter to score two double centuries in Men’s U23 State A Trophy. The youngster had earlier scored a 201-run knock off 97 deliveries against Tripura at the Kotambi B Ground earlier this week.

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Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been announced as the captain of Uttar Pradesh (UP) for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024-25, set to be played from November 23 to December 15. This will mark an important leadership shift for the team, as star batter Rinku Singh, who captained UP in last year’s tournament, will now play under Bhuvneshwar’s guidance. With his vast international experience and tactical acumen, Bhuvneshwar’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to boost UP’s chances in the highly competitive T20 tournament.

Leadership change: From Rinku Singh to Bhuvneshwar Kumar

In the previous SMAT season, Rinku led Uttar Pradesh and showcased his leadership skills. However, the team’s performance under his captaincy saw them narrowly miss the knockout stages. This year, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has entrusted Bhuvneshwar with ??the responsibility of captaincy, aiming to leverage his extensive experience in both domestic and ??international cricket.

Rinku remains a key player in the squad and is expected to play a pivotal role, particularly in the middle order. Madhav Kaushik, a consistent performer in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 with 346 runs in five innings, has been named vice-captain. His presence strengthens the leadership group, complementing Bhuvneshwar’s bowling expertise with batting insights.

Star-studded players for SMAT 2024

The Uttar Pradesh squad is packed with talent, featuring several prominent ?names:

• Rinku Singh: Known for his finishing abilities and recent IPL heroics.
• Nitish Rana: An experienced all-rounder and IPL stalwart.
• Yash Dayal: A rising left-arm pacer retained by Gujarat Titans in IPL.
• Piyush Chawla: The veteran leg-spinner adds depth and experience.
• Shivam Mavi and Mohsin Khan: Promising young pacers with IPL experience.

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Group C challenges and schedule

Uttar Pradesh are placed in Group C alongside Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Manipur, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand. The team will play all their matches in Mumbai, beginning their c??ampaign against Delhi at the Wankhede Stadium on November 23.

Bhuvneshwar is no stranger to captaincy, having led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on multiple occasions. While his IPL leadership stint yielded mixed results, his strategic mind and ability to perform under pressure make him an ideal leader for UP. His recent release from SRH ahead of the IPL 2025 auction provides an opportunity for him to focus entirely on this domestic season and contribute to UP’s success.

UP’s SMAT history and aspirations

Uttar Pradesh have a rich history in the SMAT, having won the trophy in 2015-16 under Suresh Raina and finishing as runners-up in 2013-14. Last season, under Rinku’s leadership, UP finished second in their group with three wins in six matches, but a loss to Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh hurt their qualification chances. With Bhuvneshwar at the helm, the team aims to improve on last year’s results and make a strong push for their second title. The combination of Bhuvneshwar’s experience, Rinku’s finishing skills, and a well-rounded squad makes UP one of the teams to watch in this edition.

Uttar Pradesh squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (C), Madhav Kaushik (VC), Karan Sharma, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana,?? Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikara, Priyam Garg, Aryan Juyal, Aditya Sharma, Piyush Chawla, Vipraj Nigam, Kartikeya Jaiswal, Shivam Sharma, Yash Dayal, Mohsin Khan, Aaqib Khan, Shivam Mavi, Vineet Panwar.

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