Raipur Rhinos secured a commanding victory in the opening match of the third edition of the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) T20 on Wednesday. They defeated Rajnandgaon Panthers by 90 runs at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur.
Match Overview
The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh is organizing the tournament, which runs from June 3 to June 14, 2026. Rajnandgaon Panthers won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that backfired as Raipur Rhinos posted a massive total of 228 for six wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Raipur Rhinos Innings
Captain Amandeep Khare led from the front, scoring a brilliant 102 runs off just 11 boundaries and three sixes. He shared a 147-run opening partnership with Amit Kumar Yadav, who smashed 85 runs. For Rajnandgaon Panthers, Satyam Dubey took two wickets, but the damage was already done.
Rajnandgaon Panthers Innings
Chasing a daunting target of 229 runs, Rajnandgaon Panthers collapsed early, losing four wickets for just 56 runs. They were eventually bowled out for 138 runs in 16 overs. Captain Ajay Mandal offered the only resistance with a fighting 74 runs, but other batters failed to contribute significantly. For Raipur Rhinos, Gaurav Chaturvedi took four wickets, while Ashish Chouhan and Prasant Sai Paikra claimed two wickets each. Amandeep Khare was named player of the match for his outstanding century.
Key Performances
- Amandeep Khare: 102 runs, 11 fours, 3 sixes
- Amit Kumar Yadav: 85 runs
- Gaurav Chaturvedi: 4 wickets
- Ajay Mandal: 74 runs
The tournament promises more exciting cricket in the coming days as teams battle for the CCPL title.
