Played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Karimnagar Diamonds batting first made a total of 216/5 in 20 overs powered by Tanmay Agarwal’s feisty century and a quick cameo by Narayan Teja (23* off 8 balls). From the bowlers, Ashwad Rajiv with 2/23 was the pick of the lot.
Chasing 217, Palamuru Strikers were in deep trouble at one stage with scoreboard reading 5/46 in 8 overs. However, Samhith Reddy coming at no.6 came in and played a blinder of an innings scoring an impressive 67* off 46 balls. Samhith held fort from one end and absorbed pressure even when situation was getting tougher with every passing over as he batted from start to end smashing 5 sixes and 4 boundaries at a strike rate of almost 146!
Even though Palamuru Strikers lost the match by 73 runs, Samhith showed substance and saved his team from a massive defeat.
