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Chennai Singams Crush Tiigers by 44 Runs in Dominant ISPL Season 3 Opener

The Chennai Singams began their Indian Street Premier League Season 3 campaign with a resounding 44-run victory over the Tiigers of Kolkata. After an early stumble, Sarfraz Khan anchored the innings with a superb 45 runs to help his team post 102/8, the first century total of the new season. The bowlers then dominated, with Jagannath Sarkar taking 2/7 and debutant Ashish Pal claiming 2/15 to restrict the Tiigers to just 58/5. This comprehensive performance at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat sets a strong early tone for the Singams' season.

Key Points: Chennai Singams Start ISPL 3 with 44-Run Win Over Tiigers

  • Sarfraz Khan's match-defining 45 off 24
  • 40-run 50-50 Challenge over shifted momentum
  • Jagannath Sarkar's superb bowling spell of 2/7
  • Debutant Ashish Pal's confident 2/15
  • First team to breach 100 runs in ISPL Season 3
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Chennai Singams start ISPL 3 campaign with dominating win

Sarfraz Khan's 45 and stellar bowling from Jagannath Sarkar power Chennai Singams to a commanding victory in their ISPL Season 3 opener.

"A blistering knock from Sarfraz Khan, combined with incisive bowling spells... powered the Singams to a commanding opening win. - Release"

Surat, January 11

Chennai Singams roared loud as they opened their Indian Street Premier League season 3 campaign with a comprehensive 44-run victory over Tiigers of Kolkata at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat. A blistering knock from Sarfraz Khan, combined with incisive bowling spells from Jagannath Sarkar and debutant Ashish Pal, powered the Singams to a commanding opening win.

After losing early wickets and slipping to 10/2 inside the first two overs, Chennai regrouped through a commanding, match-defining knock from Sarfraz Khan, according to a release. Batting with authority and control, Sarfraz anchored the innings with a superb 45 off 24 deliveries, counter-attacking the bowlers and firmly swinging momentum in Chennai's favour. He found valuable support in Jagannath Sarkar (16 off 19), with the duo stitching together a crucial middle-overs partnership.

The defining passage of the innings came in the seventh over, the 50-50 Challenge over, where Chennai amassed 40 runs, shifting the momentum and pushing the total beyond the 80-run mark. Despite a late fightback from Tiigers of Kolkata through disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, the Singams continued to press for runs.

A quick late flourish from Sambhaji Patil (14 off 6), introduced as the Googly Sub, ensured Chennai crossed the landmark, closing their innings at 102/8. The effort made Chennai Singams the first side in ISPL Season 3 to breach the 100-run mark.

Defending the total, the Chennai Singams bowlers asserted complete control. Jagannath Sarkar led the attack with an outstanding spell of 2/7, dismissing Kiran Pawar and Krushna Gawali in his tape-ball overs. Debutant Ashish Pal backed him up with a confident spell of 2/15, sealing a dominant 44-run win for Chennai Singams in their opening match of the third edition at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat.

Match Summary:

Chennai Singams: 102/8 (10 overs)Sarfraz Khan 45 (24)Vivek Shelar 3/15 (2 overs)

Tiigers of Kolkata: 58/5 (10 overs)Saif Ali 26 (23)Jagannath Sarkar 2/7 (2 overs)

Result: Chennai Singams beat Tiigers of Kolkata by 44 runs.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fantastic win! But I have to say, the Tiigers' batting collapse was disappointing. 58 runs in 10 overs? They need to work on their strategy. The ISPL is a great platform, but teams need to be more competitive for the league's credibility.
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Rohit P
That 50-50 Challenge over where they scored 40 runs was the game changer! Absolute carnage. Jagannath Sarkar with 2/7 - what an all-round performance. Chennai looks like the team to beat this season. #Yellove
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Ananya R
So happy to see street cricket getting this kind of professional platform. Players like Ashish Pal getting a debut and performing well is heartwarming. This is real talent coming from the grassroots. More power to ISPL!
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David E
Watching from the UK. The energy is infectious! The tape-ball element is fascinating. Sarfraz Khan played a blinder. Hope the ISPL gets more international broadcast coverage. Well done, Chennai!
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Karthik V
Good win, but let's not get carried away. It's just the first match. The real test will be against stronger sides. Bowling was tight, but the batting order still looks a bit shaky after the top. Need more consistency.

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