Samar Khan's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Villianur Mohit Kings
Yanam Royals
136/9 (20)
Villianur Mohit Kings
7/0 (0.4)
VMK won by 7 wickets
View full scorecard →Villianur Mohit Kings have won by 7 wickets. Yanam Royals batted first and posted 136/9 in 20 overs. Villianur Mohit Kings chased down 137 in just 0.4 overs.
Yanam Royals struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Somraj Bishnoi top-scored with 29 off 21 balls (SR 138), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
With the ball, Samar Khan delivered figures of 3/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
VMK lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 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
29 off 21 balls (SR 138), 1 fours, 2 sixes
3/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
27 off 27 balls (SR 100), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Villianur Mohit Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Yanam Royals were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets 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. VMK lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.