Noida Kings Crush Kanpur Superstars with Dominant All-Round Show

Noida Kings Crush Kanpur Superstars with Dominant All-Round Show

UP T20 League: Noida Super Kings chased 115 easily and won by 7 wickets in 12.2 overs. Number three batter Shivam Chaudhary’s quick 52 runs and Naman Tiwari’s 4 wickets made the fourth win in the league.

The Noida Kings produced a complete performance with both bat and ball as they outplayed the Kanpur Superstars by 7 wickets in a one-sided contest. Their bowlers first dismantled the Superstars’ batting lineup, restricting them to a low score, before their batsmen chased down the target with style and plenty of overs to spare. It was a day when everything went right for the Kings, leaving the Superstars with no answers.

Batting first, the Kanpur Superstars were expected to put up a big total, especially with in-form players like Sameer Rizvi in their ranks. However, the Noida Kings’ bowlers had other plans. Right from the start, they applied pressure with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The Superstars lost wickets at regular intervals and never looked settled at the crease. The only bright spot in their innings was Sameer Rizvi, who once again showed his class by scoring a fighting 51 runs. He stood tall while wickets kept tumbling at the other end, but without any real support, his efforts went in vain. Eventually, Kanpur was bowled out for just 114 runs—a below-par score on a good batting surface.

The credit for this collapse goes to the Kings’ bowlers, especially Naman Tiwari, who delivered a superb spell. He finished with four wickets for just 29 runs, breaking the backbone of the Superstars’ batting. Kunal Tyagi was equally impressive, picking up three wickets and never allowing the batsmen to settle. The rest of the bowlers supported well, ensuring Kanpur had no chance of building partnerships.

Chasing a modest target of 115, the Noida Kings’ batsmen showed no nerves and dominated right from the start. Mohd Aashiyan gave them a flying start with a quick 32 runs, setting the tone for the chase. Shivam Choudhary then took charge, playing a brilliant unbeaten knock of 52 runs from just 32 balls. His innings was full of confidence and aggressive stroke play, which made sure the chase was over in no time. Ravi Singh also chipped in with a handy 23 runs, adding to the team’s commanding display.

On the other side, the Kanpur Superstars’ bowlers found it tough to make an impact. Only Daman Deep and Aaqib Khan managed to pick up wickets, but by then, the game was already slipping away. The Kings comfortably reached their target in just 12.2 overs, sealing an emphatic victory.

This win was a perfect example of teamwork from the Noida Kings. Their bowlers set up the match with a disciplined and aggressive performance, and their batsmen finished the job in style. With this convincing win, the Kings sent out a clear message to the rest of the teams they are strong contenders and not to be underestimated.

The Kanpur Superstars, on the other hand, will have to bounce back quickly. Relying too heavily on one player like Sameer Rizvi will not help them in the long run, and they need their other batsmen to step up if they want to compete strongly in upcoming matches.