Uttarakhand Premier League 2024

The excitement continues to rise with each match. In Wednesday’s thrilling contest between Dehradun Dabangs and Pithoragarh Champs, a batter stole the show with his explosives boundaries. We are talking about none other than Vijay Sharma, who set the game on fire, with the last ball of the match, Sharma smashed a six, securing a dramatic victory for the Champs.

The match was shortened to 12 overs per side due to rain. Dehradun Dabangs posted a total of 103 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 12 overs. Pithoragarh Champs levelled the score in 11.5 overs. With just one run needed off the final ball, Vijay Sharma didn’t settle for a single instead he sealed the victory with a massive six. Displaying a destructive batting performance, Vijay Sharma remained unbeaten at 50 off just 23 balls, smashing 3 fours and 5 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 217.39. Let’s take a closer look at this talented young batsman.

Early Career

Vijay Sharma was born on September 20, 1998, and plays as a wicketkeeper. He made his T20 debut on February 21, 2019, during the 2016-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. For Uttarakhand, he began his List A career in the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 8, 2021. In his 3 List A matches, Vijay has scored 39 runs, while in T20s, he has accumulated 124 runs across 14 matches.