Tushar Raheja's 102 Fires IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans to Victory
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans have won by 7 wickets. Chepauk Super Gillies batted first and posted 205/8 in 20 overs. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans chased down 206 in just 18 overs.
K Aashiq was the standout in the first innings, scoring 98 off 56 balls (SR 175). 7 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 47 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Tushar Raheja blazed 102 off 52 balls (SR 196), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Chepauk Super Gillies had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Vignesh M delivered figures of 3/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TT lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
102 off 52 balls (SR 196), 5 fours, 8 sixes
3/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
98 off 56 balls (SR 175), 6 fours, 7 sixes
Verdict
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Chepauk Super Gillies 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. TT lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.