TNPL 2017: VB Thiruvallur Veerans crush Ruby Trichy Warriors by 57 runs

VB Thiruvallur Verrans posted a challenging total of 182 for the loss of five wickets, while the Ruby Trichy Warriors could only manage 125 for the loss of eight wickets.

VB Thiruvallur Veerans have bounced back in style from their last defeat and crushed Ruby Trichy Warriors by 57 runs, in match 10 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2017. With this win, Veernas climb to the second spot with 4 points from 3 games. On the other hand, Warriors stay at the seventh spot. Veerans posted a challenging total of 182 for 5, while Warriors could only manage 125 for 8 in reply. TNPL 2017: Patriots register convincing 6-wicket win over Kaalai

Earlier, Veerans skipper Baba Aparajith elected to bat first. They were off to a flying start courtesy a 125-run opening stand between S Chaturved and S Siddharth. The duo were the top scorers with 89 and 60 respectively. For Warriors, Jagatheesan Kousik was the most successful bowler, claiming 2 for 33. Jonty Rhodes to mentor TNPL’s Ruby Kanchi Warriors

In reply, Warriors succumbed to the pressure of a big chase. Despite a decent start, their batsmen failed to cope up with the pressure and wickets tumbled at regular intervals. Hence, they fell 57 runs short of the target. Openers Bharath Shankar and Baba Indrajith were the only performers with 33 and 34 runs under their belt respectively. Veerans’ Silambarasan returned with figures of 3 for 25.

Chaturved was adjudged Man of the Match for his 89.

Brief scores

VB Thiruvallur Veerans 182 for 5 in 20 overs (NS Chaturved 89, S Siddharth 60; Jagatheesan Kousik 2 for 33) beat Ruby Trichy Warriors 125 for 8 in 20 overs (Bharath Shankar 33, Baba Indrajith 34; Silambarasan 3 for 25) by 57 runs.

Man of the Match: NS Chaturved (VB Thiruvallur Veerans).

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