Arjun Tendulkar on FIRE! 3/17 Helps Goa Crush Chandigarh by 52 Runs in SMAT 2025
Arjun Tendulkar: 4-0-17-3 🔥
Kolkata, November 28, 2025 – Arjun Tendulkar just reminded everyone why cricket runs in his blood! The 26-year-old left-arm pacer destroyed Chandigarh’s top order with a sensational spell of 3 for 17 at the iconic Eden Gardens, powering Goa to a massive 52-run victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025.
Clean bowled the captain, trapped another LBW, finished with a deadly yorker!
Chandigarh collapsed from 0/0 to 10/4 in just 3.1 overs!
Arjun’s Dream Spell – Wickets in Every Phase
- 1st over – Clean bowled Chandigarh captain Shivam Bhambri through the gate
- 4th over – Trapped Arjun Azad plumb LBW
- 16th over – Searing yorker crashed into Jagjit Singh’s stumps
Partnering with Vasuki Koushik (3/12), Arjun completely dismantled Chandigarh’s batting. The duo bowled with fire, swing, and pinpoint accuracy, bundling out the opposition for just 121 in 19 overs.
Match Summary – Goa Dominate
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Goa | 173/6 (20) | Won by 52 runs |
| Chandigarh | 121 all out (19) | Collapsed |
Goa’s Batting – Lalit Yadav to the Rescue
Goa also had a scare early on – reduced to 35/4. Even Arjun, opening the batting, was run out for a quick 14 off 9.
But Lalit Yadav played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 82* off 49 balls, lifting Goa to a fighting 173/6.
Best Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasuki Koushik | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3.00 |
| Arjun Tendulkar | 4 | 3 | 17 | 4.25 |
Why This Performance Matters
After being traded from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026, Arjun has been under the spotlight. Today, he delivered a statement performance:
- ✓ Swung the ball both ways
- ✓ Deadly yorkers
- ✓ Ice-cool under pressure
- ✓ Contributed with bat AND ball
LSG fans are already celebrating – this is the Arjun they signed!

Final Verdict
Arjun Tendulkar is no longer just “Sachin’s son” – he’s a serious bowling all-rounder making his own name. Today at Eden Gardens, he bowled like a man possessed and led Goa to a crushing win.
If this is the Arjun we’ll see in IPL 2026, opposition batsmen better watch out!
Player of the Match level performance? Absolutely. Arjun Tendulkar is HERE! 🔥🏏
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