Lucknow, Aug. 19 -- Two-time champions Kashi Rudras produced a strong all-round performance to secure a 15-run victory over Gorakhpur Lions in the UP T20 League at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, late on Tuesday. The win marked Kashi Rudras' second victory in three matches of their campaign, with skipper Karan Sharma once again leading from the front with a sensational unbeaten 92.

Put into bat, Kashi Rudras posted an imposing 194/6 in their 20 overs. After a steady start, the Rudras suffered a middle-order collapse and were reduced to 88/5 by the 10th over, but Karan Sharma took complete control of the innings. The captain remained unbeaten on 92 off just 48 balls, smashing four fours and nine sixes, to propel Rudras to a commanding...