Alim Shaikh's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Villianur Mohit Kings
Villianur Mohit Kings have won by 3 runs. Villianur Mohit Kings batted first and posted 139/9 in 20 overs. Ossudu Accord Warriors, chasing 140, fell short at 136/10 in 19.3 overs.
Villianur Mohit Kings struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Mukul Raghav top-scored with 25 off 21 balls (SR 119), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 49 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Krishna Datt Pandey fought hard with 37 off 22 balls, but it was not enough to haul Ossudu Accord Warriors over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Alim Shaikh delivered figures of 3/13 in 4 overs (Econ 3.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
OAW lead the series 7-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
37 off 22 balls (SR 168), 2 fours, 3 sixes
3/13 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.25)
29 off 12 balls (SR 242), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Villianur Mohit Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ossudu Accord Warriors came up short by 3 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. OAW lead the series 7-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.