LKK VS ITT MATCH 5

In conclusion, this day at the Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium will be remembered for its thrilling climax and the extraordinary display of skills by both sides in both matches today. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more such enthralling encounters that showcase the true spirit of cricket. Stay tuned for more action-packed matches in the Tamil Nadu Premier League as we bring you all the excitement related to it! The next fixture of the TNPL is between the Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans on the 8th of July 2024 at 7.15 pm IST (1.45 pm GMT), till then, have a good night.

Shahrukh Khan, the skipper of Lyca Kovai Kings is the Player of the Match with a FIFTY and 2 important wickets under his name. Not to forget the crucial second-last over where he gave away just 3 runs.

In the end, Tiruppur Tamizhans fell agonizingly short, finishing their innings at 159/8 in 20 overs. Despite the 6 extras given by the fielding side, they couldn’t cross the finish line. The final over drama epitomized the unpredictability and excitement of T20 cricket, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. This victory underscores the Lyca Kovai Kings' status as formidable defending champions who know how to win from seemingly impossible situations. Their ability to stay calm under pressure and execute their plans with precision has made them a dominant force in the league. As they continue their campaign with an unbeaten record, the Kings have certainly set a high benchmark for the other teams. For IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, it was a heart-wrenching defeat, but they can take pride in their fighting spirit and the excellent performance of their key players. They will undoubtedly regroup and come back stronger in their next match, learning from the close contest.

Chasing a target of 161, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans had a mixed start. They lost their opener, Sundararaman Radhakrishnan, early, putting them on the back foot right from the outset. However, Tushar Raheja stepped up brilliantly, anchoring the innings with a superb knock of 81 off 57 balls. Raheja's innings was a masterclass in pacing a chase, as he kept the scoreboard ticking while maintaining his composure under pressure. Amith Sathvik V P contributed 12 off 15 balls, while skipper Vijay Shankar added a steady 16 off 16 balls. S Mohamed Ali looked promising, playing a vital cameo of 35 off 20 balls, which seemed to steer the Tamizhans towards victory. At one stage, needing just 13 runs off 12 balls, the match appeared to be firmly in Tiruppur’s grasp. However, the Lyca Kovai Kings' bowlers had other plans. Displaying incredible nerves, they pulled off a stunning comeback in the final over. Skipper Shahrukh Khan was exceptional, finishing with impressive figures of 2/18 from his four overs. His disciplined bowling and strategic variations applied the brakes on the Tamizhans' scoring rate at crucial moments. M Mohammed also played a pivotal role with the ball, taking two wickets and keeping the pressure on the batsmen. Manimaran Siddharth’s economical spell, where he conceded just 21 runs in his four overs and picked up a wicket, was instrumental in tightening the screws on Tiruppur. K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan chipped in with a crucial wicket as well, contributing to the collective effort that saw the Kings defend their total.

What a game we have witnessed! The final ball decides the winner and it's Lyca Kovai Kings who have clinched an important victory over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and remain undefeated in 9 games straight including this season and the previous season. What a last-ball battle between the giants of the League and the fans could not have asked for more here in Salem! In a nail-biting finish that swung like a pendulum, the defending champions, Lyca Kovai Kings, emerged victorious by a mere one run, showcasing their remarkable resilience and knack for winning under pressure. This thrilling victory marks their second win in as many games and extends their impressive winning streak to nine matches.

OUT! RUN OUT! The defending champions showcase their metal. Good length outside off, S Ajith Ram swings and fails to get any part of his bat behind this. Suresh Kumar gathers the ball behind the stumps and hits the bull's eye at the striker's end. S Ganesh was nowhere near the crease and Lyca Kovai Kings wins this on the last delivery. Lyca Kovai Kings continues their winning streak as they win this by 1 run.

OUT! RUN OUT! The defending champions showcase their metal. Good length outside off, S Ajith Ram swings and fails to get any part of his bat behind this. Suresh Kumar gathers the ball behind the stumps and hits the bull's eye at the striker's end. S Ganesh was nowhere near the crease and Lyca Kovai Kings wins this on the last delivery. Lyca Kovai Kings continues their winning streak as they win this by 1 run.

FOUR! The pendulum swings again. S Ajith Ram wouldn't mind one bit of how it reached the fence. Good length wide of off, S Ajith Ram slashes hard, gets a bottom edge on this and the ball skips past the keeper to his left and races away for four. After 239 legal deliveries, it has all come down to this last ball. 2 runs needed off the last ball.

S Ajith Ram walks in to bat when IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans needs 6 off 2 deliveries left.

OUT! What a game it is turning out to be! Another wicket and it is P Bhuvaneswaran who departs for a golden duck. On a length in the line of stumps, P Bhuvaneswaran looks to take on the long on fielder but even he gets it from the bottom half of his bat and finds U Mukilesh right in front of the fence. It's 6 needed from 2 now.

OUT! What a game it is turning out to be! Another wicket and it is P Bhuvaneswaran who departs for a golden duck. On a length in the line of stumps, P Bhuvaneswaran looks to take on the long on fielder but even he gets it from the bottom half of his bat and finds U Mukilesh right in front of the fence. It's 6 needed from 2 now.

P Bhuvaneswaran gets on the field when his side needs 6 runs off 3 balls!

OUT! A massive moment in the game as an excellent inning from Tushar Raheja comes to an end. Pitched up outside off, Tushar Raheja looks to take on the long off fielder but neither gets the elevation nor the distance behind this and finds U Mukilesh at the fence. 6 runs needed from 3 now.

OUT! A massive moment in the game as an excellent inning from Tushar Raheja comes to an end. Pitched up outside off, Tushar Raheja looks to take on the long off fielder but neither gets the elevation nor the distance behind this and finds U Mukilesh at the fence. 6 runs needed from 3 now.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans need 6 runs off 4 balls remaining and Tushar Raheja is still batting for them on 79 runs. What will happen? Let's find out!

On a length outside off, Tushar Raheja clears his front leg once again and this time hits this towards long off and scampers back for two.

Pitched up around off, Tushar Raheja clears his front leg and slogs this down the ground towards long on for a couple.