Aditya Singh Chauhan's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Karaikal Kniights
Karaikal Kniights have won by 30 runs. Karaikal Kniights batted first and posted 172/7 in 20 overs. Yanam Royals, chasing 173, fell short at 142/9 in 20 overs.
Gautam Shastry was the standout in the first innings, scoring 44 off 28 balls (SR 157). 1 six and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 53 runs.
Aditya Garhwal fought hard with 31 off 16 balls, but it was not enough to haul Yanam Royals over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Aditya Singh Chauhan delivered figures of 4/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
KK lead the series 21-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 13 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
44 off 28 balls (SR 157), 5 fours, 1 sixes
4/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
37 off 22 balls (SR 168), 2 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Karaikal Kniights showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Yanam Royals will rue missed opportunities — a 30 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. KK lead the series 21-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.