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Chennai Singams Dominate with Record Score, Top ISPL Table After 38-Run Win

The Chennai Singams secured their second straight win in ISPL T10 Season 3 with a commanding 38-run victory over Falcon Risers Hyderabad. Batting first, they set a tournament-record total of 118/2, powered by Ketan Mhatre's rapid 54 and Jagannath Sarkar's supporting 37. Sarkar then starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs to dismantle the chase. This all-round performance earned him Man of the Match honors and propelled the Singams to the top of the points table.

Key Points: Chennai Singams Beat Falcon Risers, Top ISPL T10 Table

  • Record team total of 118/2
  • Ketan Mhatre's fastest fifty
  • Jagannath Sarkar's 3-wicket haul
  • Second consecutive win puts team top
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Ketan's carnage, Jagannath's golden arm earn Chennai Singams their 2nd win of ISPL 3

Ketan Mhatre's 54 & Jagannath Sarkar's 3/13 power Chennai Singams to a 38-run win and the top spot in ISPL Season 3.

"Jagannath Sarkar was named as the Man of the Match for his all-round performance. - ISPL Release"

Surat, January 16

Chennai Singams continued their dominant run in ISPL - T10 Season 3 with a comprehensive 38-run victory over Falcon Risers Hyderabad, registering their second consecutive win and climbing to the top of the points table.

Batting first after winning the toss, skipper Ankur Singh's decision proved decisive as the Singams piled up a tournament-record 118 for 2 in their allotted 10 overs, the highest team total recorded in ISPL Season 3 so far, according to a release.

Vice-captain Ketan Mhatre led the charge with a breathtaking assault at the top of the order. He smashed 24 runs in the very first over, immediately putting Falcon Risers Hyderabad on the back foot. Alongside him, Jagannath Sarkar provided the perfect balance, as the opening pair raced to 50 runs in just 3.2 overs and stitched together a formidable 86-run opening partnership.

Ketan brought up his maiden fifty of the season and the fastest fifty of ISPL Season 3 off just 27 balls, before departing for a scintillating 54 off 30 deliveries. Jagannath carried forward the momentum with a fluent 37 off 26 balls, continuing his strong form from the previous match.

Late contributions from Munna Shaikh and Sarfraz Khan ensured Chennai finished strongly, taking the total to 118/2, marking their second 100-plus score of the season.

Defending a challenging target, Chennai Singams were clinical with the ball. Anurag Sarshar struck early, removing Prashant Gharat in the opening over to set the tone. The spotlight then firmly belonged to Chennai's Golden Arm, Jagannath Sarkar, who delivered a match-winning spell in the designated ISPL Swing Ball overs, claiming 3 wickets for just 13 runs.

Captain Ankur Singh, playing his first match of the season, made an immediate impact during the ISPL 50-50 Challenge Over, conceding only 7 runs and dismissing Shreyash Kadam. The disciplined bowling effort restricted Falcon Risers Hyderabad to 80/7 in 10 overs, sealing a dominant all-round performance. Jagannath Sarkar was named as the Man of the Match for his all-round performance of 37(26) and 3/13 (2 overs).

With this emphatic win, Chennai Singams sits at the top of the ISPL Season 3 table with 4 points, firmly establishing early momentum in the competition.

Match Summary:Chennai Singams: 118/2 (10 overs)Ketan Mhatre 54 (30)Vicky Bhoir 1/21 (2 overs)

Falcon Risers Hyderabad: 80/7 (10 overs)Mansoor KL 26 (11)Jagannath Sarkar 3/13 (2 overs)

Result: Chennai Singams beat Falcon Risers Hyderabad by 38 runs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Jagannath Sarkar for Man of the Match, absolutely deserved! 37 runs and 3 wickets in 2 overs? That's a proper all-rounder's performance. The 'Golden Arm' title is fitting. Chennai's balance is impressive.
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Vikram M
Good win, but let's not get carried away. It's only the second match. The real test will be when they face a top bowling attack. Falcon Risers' batting looked very weak today, to be honest.
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Priya S
So happy to see a tournament record total! ISPL T10 is such fun to watch. Perfect for an evening after work. Ketan's fifty off 27 balls was a treat. Hope they keep this momentum going! 💛
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Rohit P
Captain Ankur Singh coming in and making an impact immediately in the 50-50 over. That's leadership. Shows the depth in the squad. Top of the table already, Singams are roaring!
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Kavya N
The strategy of using Jagannath specifically in the Swing Ball overs was a masterstroke. 3/13 in 2 overs is match-winning. Great to see tactical nuances even in a fast format like T10. Well played, Chennai!

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