Hyderabad E-Champions secured a dominant 8-wicket win against Karimnagar Diamonds in the TG20 Season 1 Qualifier 2 at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Skipper Abhirath Reddy’s impressive 82 off 49 balls led the way, making him the first player to reach 500 runs this season. The E-Champions bowlers, including Ajay Dev Goud and Shanmukha Ashwin, restricted Diamonds to 157/7.
In a must-win game, Diamonds had a slow start but accelerated with contributions from Hrishikesh Simha and Satwik Reddy. Despite some resistance, Diamonds struggled as E-Champions’ bowlers tightened their grip. Abhirath and Sai Vikas Reddy’s solid partnership guided E-Champions to a comfortable victory with 27 balls to spare.
The match saw Abhirath’s exceptional performance, regaining the Orange Cap with a half-century. E-Champions’ clinical approach and strong bowling display ensured their place in the TG20 grand finale against Anvita Khammam Aces. The stage is set for an exciting showdown as E-Champions seek redemption against the Aces.
