Sonu Yadav's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Nellai Royal Kings
Nellai Royal Kings have won by 6 wickets. Dindigul Dragons batted first and posted 170/7 in 20 overs. Nellai Royal Kings chased down 171 in just 17.4 overs.
R Vimal Khumar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 63 off 45 balls (SR 140). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Guruswamy Ajitesh anchored the innings with 46 off 36 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Nellai Royal Kings on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Sonu Yadav delivered figures of 3/24 in 4 overs (Econ 6.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
DD lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
63 off 45 balls (SR 140), 5 fours, 3 sixes
3/24 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.00)
46 off 36 balls (SR 128), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Nellai Royal Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dindigul Dragons came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. DD lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.