Sudurpaschim Royals Clinch 5 wickets Win in a Thriller
Chitwan Rhinos
129/6 (20)
Sudurpaschim Royals
131/5 (16.4)
Sudurpaschim Royals won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Sudurpaschim Royals have won by 5 wickets. Chitwan Rhinos batted first and posted 129/6 in 20 overs. Sudurpaschim Royals chased down 130 in just 16.4 overs.
Ravi Bopara was the standout in the first innings, scoring 49 off 40 balls (SR 123). 2 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 39 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Brandon McMullen anchored the innings with 43 off 21 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Sudurpaschim Royals on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Ranjit Kumar delivered figures of 3/28 in 4 overs (Econ 7.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
CR lead the series 13-2. 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
49 off 40 balls (SR 123), 3 fours, 2 sixes
3/28 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.00)
43 off 21 balls (SR 205), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Sudurpaschim Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Chitwan Rhinos came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. CR lead the series 13-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.