NS Harish's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Nellai Royal Kings
Nellai Royal Kings have won by 50 runs. Nellai Royal Kings batted first and posted 204/6 in 20 overs. Chepauk Super Gillies, chasing 205, fell short at 154/10 in 17.2 overs.
Athish SR was the standout in the first innings, scoring 41 off 24 balls (SR 171). 4 sixes and 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 62 runs.
Ashwant Valthapa fought hard with 31 off 13 balls, but it was not enough to haul Chepauk Super Gillies over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, NS Harish delivered figures of 4/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NRK lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 29 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
41 off 24 balls (SR 171), 1 fours, 4 sixes
4/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
36 off 18 balls (SR 200), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Nellai Royal Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Chepauk Super Gillies will rue missed opportunities — a 50 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. NRK lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.