Match Details
The Tigers' bowling set it up nicely early on by containing the Lions to 149 runs. Coming in to chase a target of 150 runs. The Tigers were taken off to a flier by Sisodia in the first over. He was dismissed, but Taha took over and dealt in only sixes. Taha was well supported by Shrijith. The duo stitched a 114-run match-winning partnership. Taha (69) was dismissed towards the end. But Shrijith (61*) stuck around to get the Tigers across the line with six overs to spare.
The Lions struggled batting first as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Their innings never really took off, and they could post just 149 runs on the board. Defending their total, they were hammered around by the Tigers' top three batters. Koushik did get rid of Sisodia early, but overall the Lions bowlers to a hammering from Taha and Shrijith. Rao got the big wicket of Taha, but it was very late by then.
With that, the Tigers became the first team to advance into the Finals. It's the end of the road for the Lions in this tournament. They will hope to come back strong next time around.