Sujit Kumar Yadav's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Adamas Howrah Warriors
Kolkata Royal Tigers
149/8 (20)
Adamas Howrah Warriors
124/3 (13.2)
AHW won by 7 wickets (DLS mathod)
View full scorecard →Adamas Howrah Warriors have won by 7 wickets (DLS mathod). Kolkata Royal Tigers batted first and posted 149/8 in 20 overs. Adamas Howrah Warriors chased down 150 in just 13.2 overs.
Kolkata Royal Tigers struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Ronit Ghosh top-scored with 71* off 37 balls (SR 192), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 26 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Shakir Habib Gandhi blazed 52 off 32 balls (SR 163), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Kolkata Royal Tigers had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Sujit Kumar Yadav delivered figures of 3/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
AHW lead the series 11-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
71* off 37 balls (SR 192), 3 fours, 6 sixes
3/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
52* off 32 balls (SR 163), 5 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Adamas Howrah Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kolkata Royal Tigers were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets (DLS mathod) defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. AHW lead the series 11-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.