Lakshyajeet Padhiyar's 68 Fires Alembic Warriors to Victory
Alembic Warriors
210/7 (20)
Diamond Dazzlers
176/9 (20)
AWS won by 34 runs
View full scorecard →Alembic Warriors have won by 34 runs. Alembic Warriors batted first and posted 210/7 in 20 overs. Diamond Dazzlers, chasing 211, fell short at 176/9 in 20 overs.
Lakshyajeet Padhiyar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 68 off 27 balls (SR 252). 6 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 85 runs.
Pavan Patel fought hard with 48 off 24 balls, but it was not enough to haul Diamond Dazzlers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Ninad Rathva delivered figures of 3/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
AWS lead the series 11-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 15 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
68 off 27 balls (SR 252), 6 fours, 6 sixes
3/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
48 off 24 balls (SR 200), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Alembic Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Diamond Dazzlers will rue missed opportunities — a 34 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. AWS lead the series 11-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.