n a thrilling finale, Shield XI clinched the Big Bash Gurudwara Basti Premier League (GBPL) title by defeating Navyuvak by a decisive 63 runs. The final match of the eighth edition of the GBPL was held at Sakchi Gurdwara Maindan, where all the matches of the series took place.
The star of the tournament, Shield XI's Neeraj, showcased explosive batting skills, earning the title of sixer king with a remarkable 28 sixes throughout the series. Amit Kumar from Navyuvak was named the best bowler, taking 11 wickets, while the young Dhruvapal was awarded for his miraculous catch. The third place in the competition went to Punjab Kings.
The final match on Sunday saw Navyuvak winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Shield XI posted a formidable total of 151 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 10 overs. Bunty delivered a stellar performance, scoring 62 runs with eight towering sixes. Vijay added 29 runs, and Neeraj contributed 22 runs. From the Navyuvak' side, Amit claimed two wickets, while Manoj and Sahil took one wicket each.
In response, the Navyuvak could only muster 88 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 10 overs, falling short by 63 runs. Sahil Singh was the top scorer for Navyuvak with 25 runs, followed by captain Sonu with 15 runs, Manoj with 14, Navneet with 5, and Lakhan with 4. Shield XI's Kunal was the standout bowler, taking three wickets, while Abhishek and Vijay took two and one wicket respectively. Shield XI's all-round performance earned them the Man of the Match title.
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Sardar Nishan Singh, head of Sakchi Gurdwara, as the chief guest. Special guests included Arjun Singh Walia and Paramjit Singh Kale, general secretaries of Sakchi Gurdwara. Other notable attendees who boosted the morale of the players were Jagminder Singh, Surjit Singh Chite, Sunny Singh, Satbir Singh Goldu, Balbir Singh Dhanjal, Sukhwinder Singh Nikku, Daljit Singh, and Trilochan Singh Tochi.
