Match Synopsis: Knight Scorchers vs Cawnpore Super Kings
In a gripping encounter, Knight Scorchers fell narrowly short against Cawnpore Super Kings, who clinched victory by 3 wickets while chasing a modest target of 88 runs.
First Innings – Knight Scorchers Batting
Batting first after winning the toss, the Scorchers were restricted to 87 all out in 16 overs. Despite promising starts from Ashish Yadav (25 off 28) and Sudeept Dwivedi (19 off 22), wickets fell at regular intervals. The middle and lower order struggled to convert, with Manu Sharma (11* off 6) and Divyansh Sharma (8 off 7) adding some late resistance. The disciplined bowling of Cawnpore Super Kings, especially Mayank Gupta (4/11) and Kartik Pandey (3/19), dismantled the Scorchers’ batting lineup.
Second Innings – Knight Scorchers Fightback
Defending a low total, the Scorchers showed tremendous grit and nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback. Pradeep Kumar emerged as the star performer, delivering a fiery spell of 3/14 in his 4 overs, striking key blows to keep the Scorchers in the game. He was well-supported by Anurag Pandey (1/5) and Neelankar Saroj (1/6), while Rohan Saxena also chipped in with a wicket.
At one stage, the Super Kings were under real pressure with wickets tumbling, but a crucial knock by Sardar Singh Yadav (27 off 28, SR 96) ensured his side scraped home in the 19th over.
Pradeep Kumar: 3/14 – spearheaded the bowling attack, keeping hopes alive till the end.
Anurag Pandey & Neelankar Saroj: Tight spells applying constant pressure.
Fielding effort: The Scorchers’ sharp catching and ground fielding created chances that made the contest go deep.
Final Word
Though the result didn’t favor Knight Scorchers, the team’s fighting spirit while defending a low total was commendable. The bowlers, led by Pradeep Kumar, showcased resilience and nearly pulled off an upset. With such determination, the Scorchers are sure to bounce back stronger in upcoming fixtures.