K Rajkumar's 67 Fires Trichy Grand Chola to Victory
Trichy Grand Chola have won by 7 wickets. Salem Spartans batted first and posted 152/9 in 20 overs. Trichy Grand Chola chased down 153 in just 17 overs.
R Kavin was the standout in the first innings, scoring 38 off 28 balls (SR 136). 1 six and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 63 runs.
The chase was clinical. K Rajkumar blazed 67 off 43 balls (SR 156), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Salem Spartans had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Sanjay Yadav delivered figures of 2/18 in 4 overs (Econ 4.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
TGC lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 2 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
67* off 43 balls (SR 156), 5 fours, 3 sixes
2/18 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.50)
46 off 35 balls (SR 131), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Trichy Grand Chola showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Salem Spartans 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. TGC lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.