Rain-Shortened Match Sees Dindigul Triumph Over Tirupur
The 8th Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) T20 cricket tournament is in full swing, featuring eight teams battling it out for the coveted title. After the initial phase of matches at the Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium, the action has now moved to the Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground in Coimbatore. In the latest encounter, the Tirupur and Dindigul teams faced off in a match reduced to 13 overs due to rain.
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Tirupur Sets a Target
Rain delayed the start of the match, reducing the number of overs to 13. Dindigul won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Tirupur team managed to score 108 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted overs. Radhakrishnan was the top scorer for Tirupur, contributing 36 runs. Dindigul’s Suboth Pathi was the standout bowler, taking 3 crucial wickets to restrict Tirupur to a manageable total.
Bhupathi’s Half-Century Leads Dindigul to Victory
Chasing a target of 109 runs, Dindigul had a shaky start with opener Shivam Singh dismissed for just 4 runs and Vimal Kumar contributing 17 runs. However, the middle order held firm with a strong partnership between Baba Indrajith and Bhupathi Vaishnava Kumar. Bhupathi played aggressively and reached his half-century, effectively dismantling the Tirupur bowling attack
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Dindigul successfully chased down the target, scoring 111 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in just 11.5 overs. The decisive partnership between Indrajith and Bhupathi ensured a comfortable victory for Dindigul, maintaining their strong position in the league.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Dindigul continues to advance in the TNPL, eyeing a spot in the play-off round. The tournament’s format ensures that every team faces each other once, with the top four teams qualifying for the play-offs. The TNPL continues to captivate cricket fans with its exciting matches and emerging talents, making each game a must-watch event.
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