Aditya Singh Chauhan's 5-Wicket Haul Seals It for Karaikal Kniights
Karaikal Kniights have won by 4 runs. Karaikal Kniights batted first and posted 191/4 in 20 overs. Ruby White Town legends, chasing 192, fell short at 187/10 in 19.5 overs.
Aman Khan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 75 off 38 balls (SR 197). 5 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 48 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Neyan Shyam Kangayan fought hard with 82 off 50 balls, but it was not enough to haul Ruby White Town legends over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Aditya Singh Chauhan delivered figures of 5/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
KK lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
82 off 50 balls (SR 164), 9 fours, 4 sixes
5/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
75 off 38 balls (SR 197), 6 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Karaikal Kniights showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ruby White Town legends will rue missed opportunities — a 4 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. KK lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.