Surya Kumar Yadav's 72 Fires Triumph Knights MNE to Victory
MSC Maratha Royals
152/10 (19.5)
Triumph Knights MNE
153/4 (16)
TKMNE won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →Triumph Knights MNE have won by 6 wickets. MSC Maratha Royals batted first and posted 152/10 in 19.5 overs. Triumph Knights MNE chased down 153 in just 16 overs.
Maxwell Swaminathan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 36 off 29 balls (SR 124). 2 sixes and 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 52 runs.
In the chase, Surya Kumar Yadav anchored the innings with 72 off 36 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Triumph Knights MNE on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Sylvester D’Souza delivered figures of 5/21 in 3.5 overs (Econ 6.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
TKMNE lead the series 17-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
72* off 36 balls (SR 200), 13 fours, 1 sixes
5/21 in 3.5 overs (Econ: 5.48)
56 off 42 balls (SR 133), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Triumph Knights MNE showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. MSC Maratha Royals came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. TKMNE lead the series 17-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.