The first innings saw a below-par score of 160 and looked like an easy task for the Titans, but a clinical bowling performance earned the Ratnagiri Jets their second consecutive title.
In 2023, they were declared winners after their final against PBG Kolhapur Tuskers was abandoned due to inclement weather.
"We are very happy to be able to achieve this historic feat of winning the MPL twice in a row. Everyone has really played their role well and shouldered the responsibility which has led Ratnagiri Jets to victory. We have played good cricket consistently and we have won this trophy. It feels great again,” said Azim Kazi, captain of Ratnagiri Jets.
The left-arm spinners strangled Nashik with Satyajeet Bachhav's (4-1-31-4), also winning the purple cap with 26 wickets. He found a formidable bowling partner in his colleague Kunal Thorat (4-0-19-2), as Ratnagiri dominated Nashik.
Three of Bachhav's four scalps - Kaushal Tambe, Atharva Kale and Mukesh Chaudhary - were bowled while Ranjit Nikam (3, 6b) holed out to Divyang Hinganekar. From the other end, Thorat dismissed Arshin Kulkarni and the dangerous Dhanraj Shinde (3, 6b) to leave Nashik reeling at 79 for 7.
At the end of the powerplay, Nashik were 31 for 2. India Under-19 star Arshin Kulkarni (9, 13b, 1x4), who was battling an injury, and former India Under-19 player Kaushal Tambe (9, 17b, 2x4s). ) they could not rotate the strike nor could they release the ropes and they paid the price for it.
Earlier, a 44-run partnership for the fifth wicket between two youngsters - Kiran Chormale (35, 23b, 3x4s, 2x6s) and Abhishek Pawar (28, 22b, 3x6s) helped Ratnagiri recover from 56 for 4.
Former KKR player Nikhil Naik (36, 25b, 3x4s, 1x6) again made a cameo appearance to guide Ratnagiri to 160 for 8, a score that in turn proved more than enough.
"We are very proud of what this team has achieved. History has repeated itself and is a testament to the plans put in place throughout the year, long before the tournament began. This result is a true reflection of the hard work, the dedication and sheer top grassroots talent from Maharashtra that will shape the future of cricket not only in the state but in the country and the world.
"We will continue to invest in building bases and producing many cricketing superstars in the future," said Rajan Navani, owner of Ratnagiri Jets.
In 2023, they were declared winners after their final against PBG Kolhapur Tuskers was abandoned due to inclement weather.
"We are very happy to be able to achieve this historic feat of winning the MPL twice in a row. Everyone has really played their role well and shouldered the responsibility which has led Ratnagiri Jets to victory. We have played good cricket consistently and we have won this trophy. It feels great again,” said Azim Kazi, captain of Ratnagiri Jets.
The left-arm spinners strangled Nashik with Satyajeet Bachhav's (4-1-31-4), also winning the purple cap with 26 wickets. He found a formidable bowling partner in his colleague Kunal Thorat (4-0-19-2), as Ratnagiri dominated Nashik.
Three of Bachhav's four scalps - Kaushal Tambe, Atharva Kale and Mukesh Chaudhary - were bowled while Ranjit Nikam (3, 6b) holed out to Divyang Hinganekar. From the other end, Thorat dismissed Arshin Kulkarni and the dangerous Dhanraj Shinde (3, 6b) to leave Nashik reeling at 79 for 7.
At the end of the powerplay, Nashik were 31 for 2. India Under-19 star Arshin Kulkarni (9, 13b, 1x4), who was battling an injury, and former India Under-19 player Kaushal Tambe (9, 17b, 2x4s). ) they could not rotate the strike nor could they release the ropes and they paid the price for it.
Earlier, a 44-run partnership for the fifth wicket between two youngsters - Kiran Chormale (35, 23b, 3x4s, 2x6s) and Abhishek Pawar (28, 22b, 3x6s) helped Ratnagiri recover from 56 for 4.
Former KKR player Nikhil Naik (36, 25b, 3x4s, 1x6) again made a cameo appearance to guide Ratnagiri to 160 for 8, a score that in turn proved more than enough.
"We are very proud of what this team has achieved. History has repeated itself and is a testament to the plans put in place throughout the year, long before the tournament began. This result is a true reflection of the hard work, the dedication and sheer top grassroots talent from Maharashtra that will shape the future of cricket not only in the state but in the country and the world.
"We will continue to invest in building bases and producing many cricketing superstars in the future," said Rajan Navani, owner of Ratnagiri Jets.
