S Parameeswaran's 51 Fires Yanam Royals to Victory
Yanam Royals have won by 71 runs. Yanam Royals batted first and posted 186/6 in 20 overs. Karaikal Kniights, chasing 187, fell short at 115/10 in 18.1 overs.
S Parameeswaran was the standout in the first innings, scoring 51 off 39 balls (SR 131). 3 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Mohammed Aqib Jawad fought hard with 36 off 29 balls, but it was not enough to haul Karaikal Kniights over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Pranay Singh delivered figures of 5/16 in 3.1 overs (Econ 5.2). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
KK lead the series 29-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 26 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
51 off 39 balls (SR 131), 3 fours, 3 sixes
5/16 in 3.1 overs (Econ: 5.05)
41* off 10 balls (SR 410), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Yanam Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Karaikal Kniights will rue missed opportunities — a 71 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. KK lead the series 29-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.