Recap

The Meerut Mavericks faced the Gorakhpur Lions in the 8th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League on September 3, 2023, at Green Park in Kanpur. The Gorakhpur Lions won the toss and elected to bowl first.

In a match officiated by umpires A P Singh and Mohd Adil, with Sunil Chaturvedi serving as the match referee, the Mavericks aimed to secure their second win of the season. However, the Gorakhpur Lions managed to turn their fortunes around with a strong performance.

The Mavericks, despite their efforts, were unable to put up a competitive total. The Gorakhpur Lions chased down the target with ease, resulting in an eight-wicket defeat for the Meerut Mavericks. This victory marked the Lions’ first win of the season, helping them climb up from the bottom of the table.