In the final league matches of the 8th TNPL 20-over cricket tournament, Dindigul Dragons faced Madurai Panthers at the NPR College grounds in Dindigul. The 24th league match took place last night, where both teams competed fiercely.
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Dindigul’s Strong Batting Performance
Madurai Panthers won the toss and chose to bowl first. Dindigul Dragons batted first and put up an impressive score of 201 runs for 5 wickets, marking the highest team score in the current series. Opener Shivam Singh was the star of the innings, scoring his first century of the season. He remained unbeaten with a brilliant 106 runs off 57 balls, hitting 6 fours and 10 sixes.
Madurai’s Response Falls Short
Chasing a tough target of 202 runs, the Madurai Panthers struggled to keep up with the required run rate. They managed to score only 171 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Despite their efforts, Madurai fell short by 30 runs, handing Dindigul Dragons a well-deserved victory.
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This win marked Dindigul Dragons’ fourth victory in six league matches, securing their spot in the next round of the tournament as the third team to qualify for the playoffs. On the other hand, the Madurai Panthers faced their fourth defeat, ending their campaign in the league stage.
Key Performances
- Shivam Singh (Dindigul Dragons): 106* runs off 57 balls, 6 fours, 10 sixes
- Dindigul Dragons’ Total: 201/5 in 20 overs
- Madurai Panthers’ Total: 171/8 in 20 overs
Dragons’ strong batting performance, led by Shivam Singh’s century, and effective bowling ensured their victory and advancement to the playoffs. Madurai Panthers, despite their efforts, could not overcome the challenge set by Dindigul and exited the tournament.
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