Yanam Royals Clinch 2 runs Win in a Thriller
Yanam Royals have won by 2 runs. Yanam Royals batted first and posted 172/7 in 20 overs. Ossudu Accord Warriors, chasing 173, fell short at 170/8 in 20 overs.
Aditya Garhwal was the standout in the first innings, scoring 43 off 28 balls (SR 154). 3 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 59 runs.
Krishna Datt Pandey fought hard with 38 off 18 balls, but it was not enough to haul Ossudu Accord Warriors over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Sagar Trivedi delivered figures of 4/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
OAW lead the series 27-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 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
43 off 28 balls (SR 154), 2 fours, 3 sixes
4/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
38 off 18 balls (SR 211), 1 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Yanam Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ossudu Accord Warriors will rue missed opportunities — a 2 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. OAW lead the series 27-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.