Delhi: In a high-scoring match at the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), Dindigul Dragons defeated SKM Salem Spartons by two wickets on the last ball. Varun Chakraborty, who became the hero of this victory, won the team by hitting a six and a four off the last two balls. The end of this match played on the ground of Chennai Super Kings was very exciting.

The last over overturned

Chasing the target of 189 runs, Dindigul needed 11 runs in the last over. Salem’s bowler M. Poiyamozhi put pressure on the first four balls and also dismissed Karthik Saran. The last two balls were needed 8 runs but a no-ball changed the whole equation. On the free hit, Chakraborty hit a six over the long on and finished the match by hitting the last ball.

Ashwin looked emotional

As soon as Chakraborty hit the four, the players of the team ran on the field. But captain Ravichandran Ashwin looked emotional sitting in the dugout and continued to feel this unique victory in peace.

Ashwin’s fast start laid the foundation

At the beginning of the chair, Ashwin batted aggressively and scored 35 runs in just 14 balls. In this innings, he hit five fours and two sixes. His fast start was important in strengthening the team, especially when the wickets kept falling in the middle overs.

Middle order contribution is also important

Shivam Singh scored 34 runs in 24 balls while RK Jayanth (25 runs, 15 balls), Honey Saini (35 runs, 28 balls) and Vimal Kumar also added useful runs. All these innings kept Dindigul closer to the target.

Ashwin shone with the ball

Ashwin also showed amazing in bowling. He took three wickets for just 22 runs in his four overs. He took a wicket on his first ball and later dismissed Sunny Sandhu and Rajendra Vivek.

Rajagopal’s brilliant innings

Salem Spartons scored 188 runs while batting first. On his behalf, Nidhish Rajagopal played a brilliant innings of 74 runs in 47 balls, including six fours and four sixes. He handled the innings in difficult times and shared an 80 -run partnership with Vivek (35 runs, 20 balls).

Periyasamy’s bad day

Dindigul fast bowler G. Periyasamy’s day was very bad. He took 70 runs in his four overs and did not take any wickets. This TNPL has become the most expensive bowling in history.

Dindigul strong in playoff race

With this victory, Dindigul Dragons have won the third out of their five and are in a strong position in the playoff race. At the same time, this was Salem’s third defeat in six matches, which was disappointing despite Rajagopal’s best innings.