Sudurpaschim Royals Clinch 39 runs Win in a Thriller
Sudurpaschim Royals
176/6 (20)
Karnali Yaks
137/7 (20)
Sudurpaschim Royals won by 39 runs
View full scorecard →Sudurpaschim Royals have won by 39 runs. Sudurpaschim Royals batted first and posted 176/6 in 20 overs. Karnali Yaks, chasing 177, fell short at 137/7 in 20 overs.
Saif Zaib was the standout in the first innings, scoring 35 off 24 balls (SR 146). 1 six and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 63 runs.
David Miller fought hard with 93 off 55 balls, but it was not enough to haul Karnali Yaks over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Mark Watt delivered figures of 2/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
KY lead the series 13-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
93* off 55 balls (SR 169), 5 fours, 7 sixes
2/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
35 off 24 balls (SR 146), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Sudurpaschim Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Karnali Yaks came up short by 39 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. KY lead the series 13-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.