Madurai Panthers Edge Trichy Grand Cholas by 2 Wickets in TNPL 2026 Thriller
Siechem Madurai Panthers secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Trichy Grand Cholas in TNPL 2026, successfully chasing 174 with two balls to spare at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul.
Prasanth Subramani
Siechem Madurai Panthers began their TNPL 2026 campaign with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Trichy Grand Cholas in the tournament's second match at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul.
Batting first, Trichy Grand Cholas posted a challenging total of 173/7 in their allotted 20 overs, setting up an exciting chase for the Panthers.
In response, Madurai Panthers fought hard throughout the innings and successfully chased down the target by scoring 174/8 in 19.4 overs. The victory was sealed with just two balls remaining, capping off a dramatic finish.
P. Saravanan played a calm and unbeaten knock of 26 runs, while Gurjapneet Singh produced a match-winning cameo, smashing an unbeaten 21 off just nine deliveries. Their crucial late partnership guided the Panthers to victory after the team found itself under pressure during the chase.
The thrilling win earned Siechem Madurai Panthers their first two points of the TNPL 2026 season and showcased the team's resilience under pressure. Trichy Grand Cholas, despite posting a competitive total, were left to rue missed opportunities as Madurai completed one of the most exciting run chases of the tournament so far.
