Shivam Bhambri's blistering 171 runs off 63 balls for Chandigarh Kings went in vain as Rock Garden Warriors secured a 22-run victory in a rain-interrupted Chandigarh Premier League match at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula. The match was reduced to 11 overs per side under the VJD method after rain halted play.
Shivam's Heroics and Kings' Total
Bhambri smashed 14 boundaries and 15 sixes during his innings, propelling the Kings to 259 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. His knock was the cornerstone of the team's imposing total, but the weather interruption changed the course of the match.
Warriors' Chase and Victory
Chasing a revised target under the VJD method, the Warriors reached 168 runs for three wickets in 11.4 overs before rain stopped play, securing a 22-run win. Prashant Ahlawat remained unbeaten on 72 runs off 25 deliveries, while Aarush Bhandari contributed 44 runs off 14 balls, steering their team to victory.
Earlier Match: Royal Titans Edge Tricity Bashers
In an earlier match, Royal Titans registered a seven-run victory over Tricity Bashers. Batting first, the Titans posted 190 runs for six wickets, with Abhimanyu (46), Sanchit Sahu (43), and Gurneet Singh (31) leading the scoring. Gaganpreet Singh was the standout bowler for the Bashers, taking three wickets for 32 runs. In response, the Bashers managed 183 runs for six wickets in their 20 overs. Skipper Devang Kaushik top-scored with 48 runs off 29 balls, while Taranpreet Singh added 45 off 22 deliveries. Hardik Chowdhry remained unbeaten on 32. For the Titans, Amrit Lal Lubana claimed two wickets for 25 runs, while Mohit Soni and Ivraj Ranauta took one each.
