Mohali secured a commanding 132-run victory over Ropar in the Punjab State Senior One-Day Tournament, with standout performances from Aryan Bhatia and Vishwanath Pratap. Bhatia claimed a four-wicket haul and scored a quick-fire 22 off just 9 balls, while Pratap smashed a brilliant century to set up the win.
Mohali’s Batting Dominance Sets Up Big Total
After being put to bat first, Mohali made an aggressive start. Bikramjit Singh and Vishwanath Pratap added 83 runs for the opening wicket before Bikramjit lost his wicket at 48. Anshul Chaudhary then joined Pratap, contributing 54 off 68 balls with two boundaries and one six, and the pair built another important partnership.
Pratap anchored the innings with a stellar knock of 125 off 110 balls, hitting nine boundaries and five sixes. Later contributions came from Karteek Sharma (32), Arpam Deep Sing Virk (24), and Bhatia (22), as Mohali posted a massive total of 369/9 in 49.5 overs. According to The Tribune, Nipun was the most successful bowler for Ropar with three wickets.
Aryan Bhatia’s All-Round Impact Seals the Win
Bhatia’s contribution was not limited to his quick runs. His four-wicket haul proved crucial in bowling out Ropar and securing the 132-run margin of victory. The all-round performance highlighted his value to the Mohali side in this tournament match.
The win reflects Mohali’s strength in both batting depth and bowling attack. With Pratap’s century providing the foundation and Bhatia’s explosive finish and bowling prowess, Mohali demonstrated a complete team effort to dominate the contest.
Our Take: A Complete Team Performance
In our view, this victory shows how a balanced cricket team wins matches. Mohali did not rely on just one player — Pratap built the innings, Chaudhary supported well, and Bhatia finished strongly with both bat and ball. That kind of all-round contribution is hard for any opposition to counter.
For Ropar, the loss highlights the challenge of chasing a 370-run target. Despite Nipun’s three wickets, the bowling attack could not contain Mohali’s batters. This match serves as a reminder that in one-day cricket, a strong batting display early can put the game beyond reach.
Mohali’s 132-run victory sends a clear message to other teams in the tournament — they have the firepower to post big scores and the bowling to defend them.
