Yanam Royals Clinch 16 runs Win in a Thriller
Yanam Royals have won by 16 runs. Yanam Royals batted first and posted 151/9 in 20 overs. Ruby White Town legends, chasing 152, fell short at 135/8 in 20 overs.
Satish Jangir B was the standout in the first innings, scoring 32 off 20 balls (SR 160). 1 six and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 38 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Premraj Rajavelu fought hard with 34 off 18 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, Adil Ayub Tunda delivered figures of 5/35 in 4 overs (Econ 8.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
RWT lead the series 15-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 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
34* off 18 balls (SR 189), 3 fours, 2 sixes
5/35 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.75)
33 off 35 balls (SR 94), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Yanam Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ruby White Town legends will rue missed opportunities — a 16 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. RWT lead the series 15-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.