The Celebrity Cricket League 2024 has reached its final stage. All teams are striving to outperform each other in their efforts to surge ahead in the competition. Today in Chandigarh, it’s another day of double-header clashes, with the first match featuring the captaincy-led Bharat Rizin Bhojpuri Dabanggs, led by Manoj Tiwari, against the Bengal Tigers.
The players of Bhojpuri Dabanggs entertained the audience to the fullest in their last league match, earning applause from every corner of the field. Once again, in the match, Bhojpuri Dabanggs’ captain Manoj Tiwari won the toss and decided to bowl first. Bengal Tigers set a target of 121 runs for Bhojpuri Dabanggs with a loss of 3 wickets in their first innings. Then, Bhojpuri Dabanggs scored 86 runs with a loss of 5 wickets in their innings. Bengal Tigers, with a lead in their second innings, scored a total of 134 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, setting a target of 170 runs for Bhojpuri Dabanggs to win. Bhojpuri Dabanggs put in a strong effort in their final innings but managed to reach only 98 runs with 6 wickets down. After the match, Captain Manoj Tiwari thanked the audience and bid farewell while expressing hopes for a better performance next year.
In Chandigarh, to boost the morale of Bharat Rizin Bhojpuri Dabanggs, the team’s female brand ambassador, superstar actress Pakkhi Hegde, remained present. Along with her, Bhojpuri film actresses Shubhi Sharma and Anara Gupta were also seen encouraging the team. Speaking after the match, the team’s owner stated, “Overall, we have shown good performance in this tournament. Although we may have lagged behind on the scoreboard, our players have impressed the audience with their presence. The all-round performance of some of our outstanding players has ignited hopes for the future in the tournament. We will return with better performances ahead.” Boosting the team’s morale, brand ambassador Pakkhi Hegde said, “This time it’s been a bit tough, but we know how to bounce back. Our team has made a great effort throughout the tournament, and now we will soon consider future strategies.”