Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Kakinada Kings, 7th Match

t20Kakinada Kings won by 5 wkts

Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

11 Aug 2025, 6:30 pm IST

Kakinada Kings won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Kakinada Kings

Simhadri Vizag Lions Inning Score: 207 /7

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Abhishek Reddy	b midde anjaneyulu	29	24	4	0	120.83
Kogatam Haneesh Reddy	c k p sai rahul b midde anjaneyulu	22	13	2	2	169.23
Marathala Dhanush	c adivishnu surya b midde anjaneyulu	0	1	0	0	0
Ricky Bhui	b kodavandla sudharsan	85	46	3	8	184.78
Chennuboina Kumar	run out	60	33	5	4	181.82
Tripurana Vijay	run out	1	2	0	0	50
Roshan Kumar	c mopada ravikiran b yarragunta pramod	0	1	0	0	0
Kaldhi Kumar	not out	2	2	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Kodavandla Sudharsan	4	39	1	2	2	9.8
Yarragunta Pramod	3	41	1	0	0	13.7
SK Kamaruddin	4	39	0	0	3	9.8
Midde Anjaneyulu	4	19	3	0	1	4.8
Manish Golamaru	4	55	0	0	0	13.8
Mopada Ravikiran	1	14	0	0	0	14

Kakinada Kings Inning Score: 208 /5

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Srikar Bharat	b k ajay kumar	0	1	0	0	0
Pitta Arjun Tendulkar	c roshan kumar b ranjeet darji	1	2	0	0	50
Adivishnu Surya	b kavuri saiteja	36	24	2	4	150
K P Sai Rahul	c ricky bhui b tripurana vijay	43	26	4	2	165.38
Pinninti Tapaswi	c and b ranjeet darji	94	44	10	5	213.64
Mopada Ravikiran	not out	9	11	0	0	81.82
Mitta Lekhaz Reddy	not out	22	8	0	3	275

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Kaldhi Kumar	3	27	1	0	9
Ranjeet Darji	3.4	38	2	1	10.4
Kavuri Saiteja	3.2	29	1	0	8.7
Yeddala Reddy	2	37	0	1	18.5
Tripurana Vijay	4	34	1	0	8.5
Bailapudi Yeswanth	3.2	43	0	1	12.9

Match Summary

Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Kakinada Kings

Date: 2025-08-11
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match Summary

Kakinada Kings chased down a massive target of 208 set by Simhadri Vizag Lions, winning by 5 wickets in a thrilling encounter. Pinninti Tapaswi's blistering 94 off 44 balls was the standout performance, while Ricky Bhui (85 off 46) and Chennuboina Kumar (60 off 33) shone for the Lions. Midde Anjaneyulu's brilliant 3-wicket haul and Tapaswi's batting heroics earned them the spotlight.

Detailed Narrative

First Innings: Simhadri Vizag Lions

Simhadri Vizag Lions batted first after Kakinada Kings won the toss and opted to bowl. They posted a daunting total of 207/7 in 20 overs, thanks to some scintillating batting performances.

Ricky Bhui played a magnificent knock, scoring 85 runs off 46 balls, including 8 sixes and 3 fours, at a strike rate of 184.78.
Chennuboina Kumar provided solid support with a quick-fire 60 off 33 balls, smashing 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 181.82.
However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled, with only Abhishek Reddy (29 off 24) and Kogatam Haneesh Reddy (22 off 13) making notable contributions.

The Kakinada Kings' bowling was spearheaded by Midde Anjaneyulu, who delivered a phenomenal spell, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs (economy 4.8). He dismissed key batters like Abhishek Reddy, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, and Marathala Dhanush.

Second Innings: Kakinada Kings

Chasing 208, Kakinada Kings lost two early wickets, including their skipper Srikar Bharat for a duck. However, the middle order stepped up to orchestrate a stunning chase, finishing at 208/5 in 19.2 overs.

Pinninti Tapaswi was the star of the show, smashing a breathtaking 94 off 44 balls, laced with 10 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 213.64. His explosive innings turned the tide in the Kings' favor.
K P Sai Rahul contributed a brisk 43 off 26 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Late fireworks came from Mitta Lekhaz Reddy, who hammered 22 off just 8 balls, including 3 sixes, to seal the victory.

From the Lions' bowling attack, Ranjeet Darji was the most successful, claiming 2 wickets for 38 runs in his 3.4 overs. Kaldhi Kumar and Kavuri Saiteja chipped in with one wicket each.

Key Highlights

Half-Centuries:
- Ricky Bhui (85 off 46)
- Chennuboina Kumar (60 off 33)
- Pinninti Tapaswi (94 off 44)
Best Bowling Performance:
- Midde Anjaneyulu: 4 overs, 19 runs, 3 wickets (economy 4.8)
Interesting Catches:
- K P Sai Rahul's catch to dismiss Kogatam Haneesh Reddy.
- Adivishnu Surya's catch to dismiss Marathala Dhanush.

Turning Points

Midde Anjaneyulu's 3-Wicket Haul: His tight bowling restricted the Lions in the middle overs, preventing them from crossing 210.
Pinninti Tapaswi's Power-Hitting: His explosive innings tilted the scales in the Kings' favor despite early setbacks.
Late Blitz by Mitta Lekhaz Reddy: His 22 runs off 8 balls provided the final push to complete the chase.

Final Verdict

Kakinada Kings showcased a brilliant all-around performance, with Tapaswi's batting and Anjaneyulu's bowling standing out. The Lions' top-order brilliance wasn't enough to defend their total, as the Kings chased it down with two balls to spare. An exhilarating contest!