One Run Short of Glory: Abhirath Reddy’s 99 Powers Hyderabad E Champions Past Ranga Reddy Risers

In a high voltage TG20 League encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a sensational knock of 99 off 45 balls from Abhirath Reddy powered Hyderabad E-Champions to a commanding six wicket victory over Ranga Reddy Risers , successfully chasing 196 in just 18 overs .

Batting first, the Risers produced a strong total of 195 for 4, riding on explosive contributions from wicketkeeper Aravelly Avanish, who struck 53 off 29 balls, and Aditya Javvaji, who added a fluent 58 off 35. Captain Tanay Thyagarajan also played a valuable cameo of 31 off 22, while opener Aaron George provided a steady 35 at the top. For Hyderabad E-Champions , Pranav Varma stood out with the ball, claiming 2 for 27 and keeping the scoring in check during key phases.

In response, Abhirath Reddy delivered a masterclass in aggressive yet controlled batting, hammering 10 fours and 6 sixes. His innings anchored the chase after an early setback at 43 for 2, as he rebuilt and then accelerated with authority. He fell agonisingly short of a century, dismissed for 99 while the score stood at 156 for 4, caught off the bowling of Tanay Thyagarajan . Support came from Shanmukha Ashwin , who contributed a quick 30 off 18 balls, before Gadugu Ganesh with 25 not out and Yashveer Goud , unbeaten on 30 off 13 balls, finished the chase in style with 12 balls remaining.

The victory keeps Hyderabad E-Champions unbeaten in the tournament, moving them to the top of the standings with 4 points and a strong net run rate of +1.848. Despite the loss, Ranga Reddy Risers remain in contention, sitting joint second after three matches.