Bilaspur Bulls beat Raipur Rhinos in Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League super over thriller

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) Season 2 began with a thrilling Super Over finish, as Bilaspur Bulls defeated Raipur Rhinos at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening. Bilaspur Bulls captain and all-rounder Shashank Singh led from the front, scoring a crucial 41 runs off just 25 balls. His innings helped anchor the team to a competitive total of 151 for 6 in 20 overs. Prateek Yadav (27) and Ayush Pandey (24) also contributed to the Bulls' score. For Raipur Rhinos, Shreyam Sundaram took two important wickets. Chasing 152, Raipur Rhinos matched the score, posting 151 for 5 in 20 overs. Harsh Sharma scored 42 runs, and Amandeep Khare added 24. Harsh Rathore was effective with the ball for the Bulls, picking up two key wickets to restrict the chase. With the match tied, a Super Over decided the winner. Raipur Rhinos managed only 9 runs, which Bilaspur Bulls chased down in four deliveries, finishing at 11 for 1 to claim victory in the tournament opener. Organised by the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, CCPL Season 2 will continue until 15 June, featuring top talent from across the state. The exciting start promises a thrilling season for cricket fans in Chhattisgarh.