Pujara's Explosive 99 Goes in Vain as Chawla Seals Thrilling Win for Royals
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 20:37
Pujara's Explosive 99 Goes in Vain as Chawla Seals Thrilling Win for Royals
- •Cheteshwar Pujara, known for red-ball cricket, scored an explosive 99 off 60 balls for Gurugram Thunders in the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026.
- •Pujara's innings included 14 boundaries and one maximum, showcasing a rare T20 hitting display.
- •He partnered with skipper Thisara Perera (56 off 27 balls) for a 106-run fourth-wicket stand.
- •Gurugram Thunders chased 201, but fell short by 3 runs, reaching 197/5.
- •Piyush Chawla dismissed Pujara in the final over and secured a dramatic 3-run victory for Dubai Royals.
Why It Matters: Pujara's uncharacteristic T20 blitz of 99 wasn't enough as Piyush Chawla's final over heroics sealed a narrow win for Dubai Royals.
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