Naman Dhir hits 173 in record-breaking Sher-E-Punjab T20 performance

The Sher-E-Punjab T20 League has seen record-breaking performances, headlined by Naman Dhir of the Amritsar Soormas. Dhir delivered a historic innings, scoring 173 runs off just 64 balls, including 16 fours and 12 sixes. His performance helped the Soormas reach a total of 279/7, leading to a 67-run victory over the Mohali Kings at the I. S. Bindra Stadium.

In other league action, Fazilka Falcons faced off against the Amritsar Soormas in a high-profile clash featuring India stars Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Gill, making his season debut, scored 67 off 35 balls for the Falcons, but was dismissed by Sharma. The Soormas eventually secured a four-wicket victory, driven by Sharma’s 49 off 15 balls and Rahul Kumar’s unbeaten 53.

In a separate match, the Fazilka Falcons also secured a narrow one-run victory against the Ludhiana Lions. Gill contributed 40 runs off 21 balls in that encounter, which was ultimately decided by the Falcons' ability to defend a total of 170/9.