Dharmesh patel

Madhya Pradesh League T20: Indore Pink Panthers skipper Venkatesh Iyer lavished praises on young Akshat Raghuwanshi, who played a match-defining knock in their six-run win over Jabalpur Royal Lions in Match 5 of the Madhya Pradesh League T20.

The captain’s words came after lit up the afternoon with a sublime 76 off 46 balls, an innings that featured seven fours and five sixes, guiding Indore to a total of 183/7 after opting to bat first. Though Indore lost opener Arpit Gaud early, Akshat’s fluent strokeplay and useful contributions from the middle order ensured a strong finish.

“The real highlight today was Akshat’s batting. The way he played shots all around the ground, at 21, I haven’t seen a more talented player. I really keep my fingers crossed; big things are waiting for him in the future," said Iyer.