Rain-Shortened Match Sees Ashwin Shine
The 8th Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is underway with 8 teams competing. The tournament began on July 5th at the Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium in Vazhappadi. After the first 9 league matches, the second phase of the league is now taking place at the Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science College ground in Coimbatore.
Dindigul Dragons vs Chepak Super Gillies
Last night, the Dindigul Dragons faced off against the Chepak Super Gillies. Chepak won the toss and chose to bowl. However, rain delayed the start of the game, reducing the match to 7 overs per side
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Dindigul’s top order struggled, losing 3 out of their top 4 batsmen early. Ravichandran Ashwin, opening for Dindigul, played a crucial innings. He scored 45 runs off 20 balls and remained unbeaten, helping his team reach 64 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 7 overs. Chepak’s Abhishek Tanwar and Ganesan Periyasamy took 2 wickets each.
Chepak’s Strong Response
Chasing a target of 65 runs, Chepak’s opening batsman Santhosh Kumar Duraisamy was dismissed for a duck on the first ball. However, Narayan Jagatheesan and Baba Aparajith stabilized the innings and dominated the Dindigul bowlers. Jagatheesan scored 32 runs, and Aparajith added 31 runs, both remaining unbeaten. Chepak Super Gillies reached the target comfortably, scoring 65 runs in just 4.5 overs.
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Points Table Update
With this victory, Chepak Super Gillies moved up from 5th to 3rd place in the points table. Their win in this rain-affected match showcased their resilience and strong performance, setting them up well for the rest of the TNPL tournament.
The Tamil Nadu Premier League continues to deliver exciting cricket despite weather interruptions, with teams and players showing remarkable skill and determination
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