Yuvraj Keswani's 54 Fires Novus Purulia Royals to Victory
Novus Purulia Royals
154/6 (20)
Adamas Howrah Warriors
150/10 (19.5)
NPR won by 4 runs
View full scorecard →Novus Purulia Royals have won by 4 runs. Novus Purulia Royals batted first and posted 154/6 in 20 overs. Adamas Howrah Warriors, chasing 155, fell short at 150/10 in 19.5 overs.
Yuvraj Keswani was the standout in the first innings, scoring 54* off 38 balls (SR 142). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 39 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Ankit Chatterjee fought hard with 43 off 31 balls, but it was not enough to haul Adamas Howrah Warriors over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Kanishk Seth delivered figures of 3/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NPR lead the series 10-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
54* off 38 balls (SR 142), 6 fours, 1 sixes
3/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
43 off 31 balls (SR 139), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Novus Purulia Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Adamas Howrah Warriors came up short by 4 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NPR lead the series 10-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.