Surya’s Cool Finish Helps TNM Cricket Academy Stun GNCC in Nail-Biter
Surya’s Cool Finish Helps TNM Cricket Academy Stun GNCC in Nail-Biter
LSKCM T20 Trophy: GNCC vs TNM Cricket Academy. Player of the Match: Surya, 42(34)
Morning match showcases some powerful innings between TNM Cricket Academy Vs GNCC, and it maintains the excitement over the last over. TNM Academy’s player did a great job and held their nerve over last over and secure their 5 wicket win over GNCC.
Where GNCC posted a high-scoring total, all because of Himanshu Nagar’s half-century. Surya stayed calm and scored an unbeaten 42, while TNM’s top-order batters attacked early, helping them chase the target with two balls left. This win keeps the tournament excitement going..
GNCC’s Innings: Himansu Nagar Leads from the Front
GNCC’s decision to bat first paid early dividends, with Himansu Nagar anchoring the innings superbly. His 62 off 41 balls, consisting of 8 boundaries and a six, gave GNCC the foundation they needed. He was ably supported by Prince Lamba (23 off 15), who kept the run rate ticking early on.
But TNM’s bowlers struck at crucial intervals to peg GNCC back. Tanay Singh (4-0-33-2) was the standout with the ball, dismissing both Nagar and Rathi, while Kartik Yadav and Sandeep Tomar picked a wicket each. A key run-out by Inzimam of Mithilesh (20 off 14) further dented GNCC's progress.
Despite a late push from Karan (13 off 8), GNCC could only muster 163/6 in their 20 overs a competitive total, but perhaps 15 runs short on this surface.
TNM Cricket Academy’s Innings
Chasing 164 was never going to be a walk in the park, but Shantanu had other ideas. The TNM opener went insane from the start, hammering 38 runs off just 15 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, setting the tone for a fearless chase.
Although they lost wickets in patches including Sandeep Tomar for a golden duck and Siddharth Yadav (5 off 3) the middle order ensured the chase never derailed. Inzimam (30 off 24) played a vital anchor role, while Aashu’s 26 off 15 kept the scoreboard healthy.
But it was Surya who emerged as the calm head in the storm. Walking in under pressure, he crafted a mature, unbeaten 42 off 34 balls, anchoring the innings and guiding his team home with Kartik Yadav (14 off 8) for company. The winning runs came in the final over, ensuring TNM Academy remained in contention with another gritty performance.
Post Match Presentation, Players are rewarded with attractive prizes
Fighter of the Match: Himanshu Nagar - GNCC
Best Bowler of the Match: Tanay - TNM Cricket Academy
Best Batsman of the Match: Shantanu - TNM Cricket Academy