TG20 Season 1: Gaurav, Nitish power Nalgonda Knights to commanding win over Warangal Warriors
Hyderabad, June 26
A sensational 143-run stand between Gaurav Reddy and Nitish Reddy propelled Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a commanding 91-run victory over Warangal Warriors at the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20 in the first match on Friday.
After amassing 259/5 - the joint-highest team total of the tournament - the Knights complemented their batting brilliance with a disciplined bowling effort to bundle out the Warriors for 168 in 14 overs, sealing a comprehensive all-round triumph.
Palamuru Strikers registered their first win of the season, producing a disciplined all-round performance to seal a five-wicket victory over Medak Falcons in the second match of the day at the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20 on Thursday.
Rishab Baslas (2/33) and Ravi Kiran (2/34) were the pick of the bowlers for the Strikers as they restricted their opponents to 164/9. Vignesh Reddy's quickfire 39 off 22 set the platform, while Rohit Rayudu's unbeaten 54 off 42 balls anchored the run chase for Strikers, guiding them home with 13 balls to spare.
Earlier on Thursday, Palamuru Strikers registered their first win of the season, producing a disciplined all-round performance to seal a five-wicket victory over Medak Falcons in the second match in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20.
Rishab Baslas (2/33) and Ravi Kiran (2/34) were the pick of the bowlers for the Strikers as they restricted their opponents to 164/9. Vignesh Reddy's quickfire 39 off 22 set the platform, while Rohit Rayudu's unbeaten 54 off 42 balls anchored the run chase for Strikers, guiding them home with 13 balls to spare.
In the other match of the day that was interrupted by rain, the Knights comfortably chased down a revised target of 117 in 17 overs to defeat EIPL & elevé Karimnagar Diamonds by six wickets.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see these state-level leagues getting traction. TG20 is producing some exciting cricket - 259/5 is no joke. But I hope they focus on pitch quality too; 168 all out in 14 overs suggests the bowling was just as good. Exciting times for Hyderabad cricket!
Palamuru Strikers finally getting their first win - about time! Rohit Rayudu's 54* was a proper anchor innings. But honestly, Medak Falcons need to sort out their bowling if they want to compete. 164/9 should have been chased down more comfortably by a stronger side.
Loving the competitive spirit in TG20! That rain-interrupted match against Karimnagar Diamonds shows how adaptable teams need to be. Nalgonda Knights chasing 117 in 17 overs was clinical. 🏏 More power to regional cricket tournaments - they're building solid pipelines for future stars!
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