Orca Superkings after being put to bat first at Gitam University Ground in Vishakapatnam made a total of 198/9 in 20 overs. It was almost a batting collapse until keepet Pratheek Pawar at no.6 scored a quick knock of 80 runs in 30 balls. From the bowlers, Tasleem with 3/20 was the pick of the lot while Dinesh Mohan was the most economical taking 1/23 in 4 overs.
Usually chasing a total of 190+ can get difficult at times in T20’s but Ark Royal Kings did a commendable job chasing down the total and crossing the victory line in the 20th over. Opener Garika set the platform with a quick 51 off 25 balls while it was Dinesh Mohan who anchored the chase at the middle order with an unbeaten 40* off 30 balls which included 1 boundary and 1 six. Satyadi Suneel at no.6 scored 31* as both the batters stitched of 54 runs for the 5th wicket.
Ark Royal Kings won the match by 6 wkts, Dinesh Mohan was declared ‘man of the match”