A close encounter eventually went Jiwaji University's (Gwalior) way as the team defeated VBS University from Jaunpur by 12 runs to keep dreams of making it to the semifinal of the Toyota University Cricket Championship alive.

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A close encounter eventually went Jiwaji University's (Gwalior) way as the team defeated VBS University from Jaunpur by 12 runs to keep dreams of making it to the semifinal of the Toyota University Cricket Championship alive.

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Asked to bat first, Jiwaji's start was solid with openers Sanat Gurjar and Bharat Anant laying the foundation for the hosts.

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Gurjar had a fine knock from the previous match and looked determined to stage an encore.

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Fans cheered the two batsmen as they scored with responsible aggression.

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VBS University however struck in the 8th over with the wicket of Anant. Gurjar soon followed him back.

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It was then that Prashant Mavai took over the mantle and worked to deny the opposition.

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Mavai scored 36 off 31 deliveries with four boundaries and a six.

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Spinners did play a key role in the innings. Gulab Nishad is seen celebrating one of his two wickets. He dismissed Mavai (right).

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Jiwaji eventually put on 152 runs in the full quota of 20 overs.

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VBS Jaunpur hit back hard with the bat and kept the score pushing along at a decent pace.

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The bulk of the scoring was done by Praveen Dubey who hit five boundaries and two sixes in his 47-ball unbeaten 62.

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Spinners though came back hard in the second innings as well. After his stint with the bat, Prashant Mavai came to bowl and took two wickets to put a lid on the opposition.

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The required rate crept up and VBS Jaunpur could hardly keep up as the team conceded with 12 runs still left.

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TUCC: Gwalior defeat Jaunpur to keep semi hopes alive

A close encounter eventually went Jiwaji University's (Gwalior) way as the team defeated VBS University from Jaunpur by 12 runs to keep dreams of making it to the semifinal of the Toyota University Cricket Championship alive.