ISPL: Chennai Singams and Srinagar Ke Veer Secure Easy Wins

(Mumbai): The Chennai Singams secured a dominant seven-wicket victory against Falcons Risers Hyderabad in an Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) match at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane on Tuesday. The Singams chased down a modest target of 65 runs with 2.5 overs to spare, showcasing their strength with a clinical performance.

Chennai’s opening batter, Ketan Mhatre, was the standout performer, setting the tone for the chase with a blistering 35 runs off just 12 balls. His knock included two fours and four sixes, as he tore through the Hyderabad bowling attack with ease. After Mhatre’s departure, Jagannath Sarkar contributed with a steady 23 runs from 17 balls, ensuring the chase remained on track. The match was wrapped up by Prashant Gharat, who sealed the win for the Singams with a match-winning boundary.

Opting to bowl first, the Chennai Singams made an immediate impact. Anurag Sarshar struck early, dismissing both Aakash Jangid and Prabjot Singh in the opening over. Despite the early setbacks, Liton Sarkar and Kisan Satpute tried to stabilize the Falcons’ innings. However, the partnership was broken when Vignesh Venkatachalapathy bowled Satpute out for 10 runs. Sarkar top-scored for the Falcons, making 18 runs from 13 balls. Contributions from Vishwajit Thakur (11) and Parveen Kumar (10) helped the Falcons reach a total of 64/9 in their 10 overs.

Srinagar Ke Veer Overcome Tigers of Kolkata by 8 Wickets

In another thrilling match, Srinagar Ke Veer defeated Tigers of Kolkata by 8 wickets. Batting first, the Tigers posted a challenging total of 84/8, with a strong start from Sarfaraz Khan and a late flurry from Bhavesh Pawar. Khan provided the early momentum, scoring a quick 27 runs off 20 balls, including four fours and two sixes.

However, after Khan’s dismissal, Kolkata struggled against Srinagar’s disciplined bowling attack. Bhavesh Pawar injected life into the innings with a blistering 39 off just 15 balls, including five sixes and a boundary, pushing Kolkata to a competitive total.

On the bowling side, Suvronil Roy was the standout for Srinagar, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs, while Sahil Longale supported with figures of 2/6, restricting Kolkata’s total.

Srinagar’s chase was clinical, and they successfully reached the target with ease, further consolidating their position in the tournament.