TNPL 2018: Lyca Kovai Kings Replaces Madurai Panthers to Take Second Spot

After a disastrous start in the powerplay, the defending champions, Chepauk Super Gillies suffered the fourth straight defeat this season, as Lyca Kovai Kings completely outclassed them in TNPL 2018. 

With this win, Kings are now on the second spot of the points table replacing Madurai Panthers.

 Match described precisely

Lyca Kings while batting first put a total of 159 for six. The opening batsmen of Kings shared an partnership of 90 runs to get things going. Shahrukh Khan once again continued his rich form, as he added another fifty to his tally, scoring 59 off 45 balls.

His skipper Abhinav Mukund well supported Shahrukh before he lost his wicket. Hari Kumar duped him, and he scored his score of 34 off 35 balls.

There was a little collapse in the middle. However, Anthony Das managed to score 28 off 21 balls.

A summary of the chase

While chasing, Super Gillies lost their first wicket on a team score of one. The things got worsened when they lost back to back wickets that dented their chase. They lost four quick wickets inside the powerplay at a score of 22 runs.

Murugan Ashwin tried his best to hold the ship of his team; however, it was too late then. Reality dawned on them soon enough, leaving the Super Gillies to be the only team to be bowled out twice this season in Tamil Nadu Premier League.

Who said what

“Bowlers got us back in the game, showed great character. Lost too many wickets in the powerplay. Everyone has to analyse what has to be done, what areas are going wrong.” – Gopinath, the losing skipper

“Good all-around performance. Could’ve got 10-15 more. 160 was par. Would’ve been a different thing if they didn’t lose so many wickets in the powerplay. Was a bit of a challenge but we did quite well.

Much easier to time with the newer ball. Their spinners bowled well. Our spinners bowled well too.” – Abhinav Mukund, the winning skipper.