Shiva Subash N's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Ruby White Town legends
Ruby White Town legends have won by 2 runs. Ruby White Town legends batted first and posted 170/8 in 20 overs. Mahe Megalo Strikers, chasing 171, fell short at 168/6 in 20 overs.
Shiva Subash N was the standout in the first innings, scoring 51* off 29 balls (SR 176). 2 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 31 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Sourav Chanda fought hard with 65 off 49 balls, but it was not enough to haul Mahe Megalo Strikers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Shiva Subash N delivered figures of 3/32 in 4 overs (Econ 8.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MMS lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 12 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
65* off 49 balls (SR 133), 9 fours, 0 sixes
3/32 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.00)
51* off 29 balls (SR 176), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Ruby White Town legends showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Mahe Megalo Strikers came up short by 2 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. MMS lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.