Champions Win by 6 Wickets in Thrilling Final Over

Pratappur Champions secured a thrilling 6-wicket victory over Royal Strikers in the final over of the match, chasing down 168 runs with 3 balls to spare.

The match, played at the Pratappur Stadium, saw the home team win the toss and elect to field first. Royal Strikers posted a competitive total of 167/5 in their 20 overs, with their opener scoring a brilliant 78 off 52 balls.

In response, Pratappur Champions got off to a flying start with openers adding 45 runs in the powerplay. The chase was anchored by captain Ravi Shastri, who remained unbeaten on 62 off 42 balls, hitting 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.

The turning point of the match came in the 18th over when Vikram Singh hit two consecutive sixes off the opposition's best bowler, bringing the required rate down to 6 runs per over from the final two overs.

With 12 runs needed from the final over, Manoj Kumar hit a boundary on the third ball and then took a quick double to level the scores. The winning run came from a wide delivery, sparking celebrations in the dressing room and among the home crowd.

Match Highlights

• Ravi Shastri - 62* (42 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes)
• Vikram Singh - 34 (22 balls, 3 sixes)
• Manoj Kumar - 3/24 in 4 overs
• Arjun Yadav - 2 stumpings and 1 catch

This victory marks the Champions' 6th consecutive win in the tournament, solidifying their position at the top of the points table. The team will now prepare for their next match against City Titans on July 5.