169/9 (20.0)
CR : 8.45
207/6 (20.0)
CR : 10.35
Shivamogga Yodhas won by 38 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Smaran Ravichandran
40(21)*
19.4
0
Abhilash Shetty to Aditya Goyal
Banged in short, on leg stump. Goyal looked to ramp this over fine leg, is far from making contact with the ball.
19.5
1
Abhilash Shetty to Aditya Goyal
Yorker, on leg stump. Goyal makes room and slices this towards deep cover. Just a single to the man out there.
19.6
1
Abhilash Shetty to Kumar LR
Low full toss on leg stump, LR Kumar drills it down towards long off and collects a single. The Shivamogga Yodhas prevail, winning this contest by 38 runs!
Over 20
Hubli Tigers 169/9
Aditya Goyal7(5)
Kumar LR3(3)
Abhilash Shetty2-38(4.0)
SY won by 38 runs
12:06 AM IST, Local Time: End of the game. Shivamogga Yodhas have put up a clinical performance and they have registered a win by 38 runs. Hubli Tigers end their innings at 169/9 in 20 overs. Yodhas have now secured their fifth win while Hubli have registered their fifth defeat of the season.
Shivamogga Yodhas were sent to bat first and they scored 207/6 on the back of some fine knocks by Smaran Ravichandran, Aadarsh Prajwal and Aneesh KV. In reply, Hubli's innings got off to a disastrous start as Mohammed Taha fell for 11 in the second over before Hardik Raj (8) and Harsha Wardhan Khuba (7) departed in quick succession.
At 28/3 in just 4.3 overs, the Tigers were staring at a batting collapse. Wicketkeeper-batter Kruthik Krishna attempted to steady the innings but managed only nine before becoming Shreesha Achar's first victim. Captain Aneeshwar Gautam then played a positive hand, striking four boundaries in his 19-ball 25, but his dismissal left Hubli struggling at 63/5 in the 10th over.
With the innings hanging in the balance and HT needing 141 runs from 60 balls, Shivkumar Rakshith and Abhinav Manohar launched a spirited recovery. Rakshith took the aggressive route from the outset, smashing 52 off just 27 deliveries, including three fours and four sixes, while Manohar complemented him with a fluent 38 off 27 balls, featuring five boundaries and a six. Their attacking stand shifted the momentum back in Hubli's favour and propelled the total past the 150-run mark. The duo added 93 runs for the sixth wicket.
However, Shivamogga fought back brilliantly at the death. Manohar fell in the 18th over before Shreesha Achar got three wickets (Rakshith, Manvanth Kumar and Shikhar Shetty) in the penultimate over. Despite the late wickets and a disastrous start, Hubli managed to finish with 169/9.
For Shivamogga, spinner Shreesha Achar was the standout bowler, returning outstanding figures of 4/26 from his four overs. Abhilash Shetty claimed two wickets, while Naveen MG also picked up two scalps. Yashovardhan Parantap chipped in with one wicket as the Yodhas pulled things back impressively after conceding ground during the Rakshith-Manohar partnership.
One important fact to mention is that despite no rain interruptions, this match lasted for more than 4 hours and 30 minutes. This is something that the KSCA needs to address soon. A 20-over game can't last this long if there have been no rain interruptions.
Shivamogga Yodhas were sent to bat first and they scored 207/6 on the back of some fine knocks by Smaran Ravichandran, Aadarsh Prajwal and Aneesh KV. In reply, Hubli's innings got off to a disastrous start as Mohammed Taha fell for 11 in the second over before Hardik Raj (8) and Harsha Wardhan Khuba (7) departed in quick succession.
At 28/3 in just 4.3 overs, the Tigers were staring at a batting collapse. Wicketkeeper-batter Kruthik Krishna attempted to steady the innings but managed only nine before becoming Shreesha Achar's first victim. Captain Aneeshwar Gautam then played a positive hand, striking four boundaries in his 19-ball 25, but his dismissal left Hubli struggling at 63/5 in the 10th over.
With the innings hanging in the balance and HT needing 141 runs from 60 balls, Shivkumar Rakshith and Abhinav Manohar launched a spirited recovery. Rakshith took the aggressive route from the outset, smashing 52 off just 27 deliveries, including three fours and four sixes, while Manohar complemented him with a fluent 38 off 27 balls, featuring five boundaries and a six. Their attacking stand shifted the momentum back in Hubli's favour and propelled the total past the 150-run mark. The duo added 93 runs for the sixth wicket.
However, Shivamogga fought back brilliantly at the death. Manohar fell in the 18th over before Shreesha Achar got three wickets (Rakshith, Manvanth Kumar and Shikhar Shetty) in the penultimate over. Despite the late wickets and a disastrous start, Hubli managed to finish with 169/9.
For Shivamogga, spinner Shreesha Achar was the standout bowler, returning outstanding figures of 4/26 from his four overs. Abhilash Shetty claimed two wickets, while Naveen MG also picked up two scalps. Yashovardhan Parantap chipped in with one wicket as the Yodhas pulled things back impressively after conceding ground during the Rakshith-Manohar partnership.
One important fact to mention is that despite no rain interruptions, this match lasted for more than 4 hours and 30 minutes. This is something that the KSCA needs to address soon. A 20-over game can't last this long if there have been no rain interruptions.
Aneeshwar Gautam (Hubli Tigers captain): "(On the positives ahead) Whatever the case was whether we qualify or not, coming into the last game we still have to win it, regardless of what happens after that.
(On recovery) That's the way it is. 7 o'clock game; we have to come back the next day at 2:30, can't let this affect us too much.
(On what went wrong for them) The Shivamogga Yodhas bowlers used the conditions well. The fast bowlers hit lengths better than us; that was the difference.
(On whether they gave a few too many runs) The execution part was the issue; it was just hard lengths. The wicket was a good use to bowl on; there was grass, bounce and good carry, we just didn't execute our plans as well as we wanted to.
(On whether they can lift their morale for tomorrow's game) Yes, we will."
(On recovery) That's the way it is. 7 o'clock game; we have to come back the next day at 2:30, can't let this affect us too much.
(On what went wrong for them) The Shivamogga Yodhas bowlers used the conditions well. The fast bowlers hit lengths better than us; that was the difference.
(On whether they gave a few too many runs) The execution part was the issue; it was just hard lengths. The wicket was a good use to bowl on; there was grass, bounce and good carry, we just didn't execute our plans as well as we wanted to.
(On whether they can lift their morale for tomorrow's game) Yes, we will."
Player of the Match: Smaran Ravichandran
MG Naveen (Shivamogga Yodhas' stand-in skipper): "(On Smaran Ravichandran's injury) Yes, we're hoping the scans come back clear and everything is normal. It looks like it's just an impact injury, so hopefully he'll be alright.
(On him not being able to contribute with the bat) Personally, that innings was very satisfying for me, and hopefully I'll be able to contribute with more runs in the upcoming matches as well.
(How do you describe yourself) I'm a batting all-rounder.
(On the side's batting performance today) Yes. Our plan was for the batters who got set to carry on and bat deep into the innings. That's exactly what happened. Smaran played his role really well, Parantap finished strongly, and everything came together nicely."
(On him not being able to contribute with the bat) Personally, that innings was very satisfying for me, and hopefully I'll be able to contribute with more runs in the upcoming matches as well.
(How do you describe yourself) I'm a batting all-rounder.
(On the side's batting performance today) Yes. Our plan was for the batters who got set to carry on and bat deep into the innings. That's exactly what happened. Smaran played his role really well, Parantap finished strongly, and everything came together nicely."
A clinical performance by Shivamogga Yodhas as they register a 38-run victory over Hubli Tigers. Yodhas have now secured their fifth win of the season and are on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs.
That's it from our live coverage of this game. This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Rajarshi Das and scorer/analyst Ashok Dayma. Cheers.
That's it from our live coverage of this game. This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Rajarshi Das and scorer/analyst Ashok Dayma. Cheers.