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Jagadeesan's fiery 78 powers Super Gillies win
13 Aug
Summary
- Captain N. Jagadeesan led an aggressive 183-run chase with 78 runs.
- Salem recovered to 182 runs after being 84 for six.
- Harish Kumar smashed 57 not out, including 26 in the final over.
Chepauk Super Gillies navigated a challenging chase to defeat SKM Salem Spartans by five wickets. Captain N. Jagadeesan anchored the 183-run pursuit with a blistering 78 off 39 balls, including six sixes. This win steadied the Super Gillies' Tamil Nadu Premier League campaign.
Salem Spartans initially struggled, facing an 84 for six collapse. However, Harish Kumar's unbeaten 57 and M. Eshwar's rapid 39 fueled a remarkable comeback, with Harish Kumar notably scoring 26 in the final over to set a target of 182.
The Super Gillies' chase saw early setbacks, but Jagadeesan's aggressive innings, supported by Ram Arvindh (26), kept them on track. Later, Swapnil Singh's rapid 45 and Mohana Prasath's 16 not out sealed the victory with 20 balls to spare.
In another match, Madurai Panthers achieved their fourth consecutive win, defeating Dindigul Dragons. R. Ramkumar's quickfire 40 and Rohan Bhutra's effective bowling were key to Madurai's success.
