Narayan Jagadeesan's 90 Fires Chepauk Super Gillies to Victory
Chepauk Super Gillies have won by 7 wickets. Dindigul Dragons batted first and posted 126/8 in 20 overs. Chepauk Super Gillies chased down 127 in just 16.2 overs.
Dindigul Dragons struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Shivam Singh top-scored with 25 off 16 balls (SR 156), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Narayan Jagadeesan blazed 90 off 58 balls (SR 155), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Dindigul Dragons had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Abhishek Tanwar delivered figures of 2/19 in 3 overs (Econ 6.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
CSG lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match swung decisively when Dindigul Dragons lost 3 wickets in a 6-over passage during the chase. What had been a competitive equation turned into a rearguard action, and from there, the asking rate was always climbing.
Key Performers
90* off 58 balls (SR 155), 8 fours, 5 sixes
2/19 in 3 overs (Econ: 6.33)
25 off 16 balls (SR 156), 1 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Chepauk Super Gillies showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dindigul Dragons 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. CSG lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.