Deccan Yankees after being put to bat first at Brinda Cricket Ground in Hyderabad were all out for 105/10 in 19.4 overs. From the bowlers, Manikanth Yadav and Venkatana with 4 and 3 wkts respectively were the pick of the lot from the bowlers.
Chasing 106, the ever dependable top order batsman Rahul Yadav anchored the chase with a perfect half century. Rahul Yadav scored 51 runs off 36 balls which included 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 141.67. Rahul’s half century ensured The Blues reached the finals of the Screaming Eagles tournament.