V Athisayaraj Davidson's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Trichy Grand Chola
Trichy Grand Chola have won by 45 runs. Trichy Grand Chola batted first and posted 182/8 in 20 overs. Nellai Royal Kings, chasing 183, fell short at 137/10 in 18 overs.
J Suresh Kumar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 58 off 32 balls (SR 181). 3 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 31 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
U Mukilesh fought hard with 63 off 45 balls, but it was not enough to haul Nellai Royal Kings over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, V Athisayaraj Davidson delivered figures of 4/24 in 3 overs (Econ 8.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
TGC lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 14 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
63 off 45 balls (SR 140), 2 fours, 3 sixes
4/24 in 3 overs (Econ: 8.00)
58 off 32 balls (SR 181), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Trichy Grand Chola showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nellai Royal Kings will rue missed opportunities — a 45 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. TGC lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.