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Tirunelveli, 22nd July: Chepauk Super Gillies set a formidable target of 199 runs for Trichy Grand Cholas in their Monday encounter at Tirunelveli.
Opting to bowl first, Trichy Grand Cholas found themselves under pressure early on as Chepauk’s opening batters dominated right from the outset. Narayan Jagadeesan and Santhosh Kumar began steadily and accelerated as their innings progressed, compiling 105 runs for the first wicket. The youngster Santhosh Kumar notched up his maiden TNPL half-century, with a 38-ball 56, while Jagadeesan scored 51 off 40 deliveries.
Rajkumar, introduced into the attack later in the innings, provided a breakthrough for Trichy by dismissing Jagadeesan. He followed it up with the crucial wickets of Baba Aparajith and a catch off Vinod to dismiss Santhosh Kumar.
Just when Trichy seemed to regain control, Daryl Ferrario and Pradosh Ranjan Paul counterattacked effectively. Building on the foundation laid by the openers, the duo aggressively seized every opportunity, scoring 50 runs in just 21 deliveries. Their partnership was pivotal in propelling Chepauk Super Gillies beyond the 190-run mark. However, Daryl Ferrario’s blistering innings ended after scoring a quickfire 30 off 15 balls.
Meanwhile, Pradosh Ranjan Paul continued his superb batting form, scoring an unbeaten 29 off just 14 balls, while Abhishek Tanwar provided quick support with an unbeaten 26 off 8 deliveries. In the end, Abhishek Tanwar took on Athisayaraj Davidson to add 25 runs in the final over, guiding the former champions to 198/4 in their 20 overs.
1st Innings Summary:
- Chepauk Super Gillies – 198/4 in 20 overs
- Santhosh Kumar – 56 (38) | Narayan Jagadeesan – 51 (40)
- R Rajkumar – 2/23 (3) | SP Vinod – 1/40 (4)
Santhosh Kumar celebrates his maiden TNPL half-century (56 off 38). 🎉
Narayan Jagadeesan celebrates his half-century (51 off 40) 🏏
R Rajkumar was the pick of the bowlers for Trichy with two wickets. 🏅
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