Mandar Kiran Mahale's 81 Fires Orange Tigers to Victory
India Warriors
149/10 (18.2)
Orange Tigers
153/5 (19.1)
ORT won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Orange Tigers have won by 5 wickets. India Warriors batted first and posted 149/10 in 18.2 overs. Orange Tigers chased down 150 in just 19.1 overs.
India Warriors struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Sabbamitta Gavai top-scored with 30 off 22 balls (SR 136), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
In the chase, Mandar Kiran Mahale anchored the innings with 81 off 62 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Orange Tigers on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Aditya Thakare delivered figures of 3/26 in 3.2 overs (Econ 8.1). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
IW lead the series 10-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
81 off 62 balls (SR 131), 6 fours, 4 sixes
3/26 in 3.2 overs (Econ: 7.80)
30 off 22 balls (SR 136), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Orange Tigers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India Warriors came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. IW lead the series 10-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.