NEW DELHI: In an opening round-robin league match of the Deodhar Trophy in Puducherry, skipper Priyank Panchal showcased a stunning display of aggressive batting, scoring an unbeaten 99 off just 69 balls to lead West Zone to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over North East on Monday.
Known for his patient approach in red ball cricket, the Gujarat right-hander surprised everyone with his aggressive intent in the limited-overs format. Panchal's innings was filled with powerful hitting, as he smashed seven sixes and an equal number of boundaries during West Zone's emphatic run chase of 208 runs in just 25.1 overs.
