Tungabhadra Warriors vs Vijayawada Sunshiners, 18th Match

t20Tungabhadra Warriors won by 4 wkts

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

18 Aug 2025, 1:30 pm IST

Tungabhadra Warriors won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Tungabhadra Warriors

Vijayawada Sunshiners Inning Score: 161 /7

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Munnangi Abhinav	c saurabh kumar b gds suresh kumar	51	35	6	2	145.71
Ashwin Hebbar	c prasanth kumar b saurabh kumar	33	25	3	2	132
Mamidi Vamsi Krishna	c prasanth kumar b kv sasikanth	30	25	3	1	120
Garimella Teja	c toshith yadav b c stephen	6	9	0	0	66.67
K S Narasimha Raju	c gutta rohit b kv sasikanth	4	4	1	0	100
Dheeraj Kumar	c kv sasikanth b c stephen	27	16	2	2	168.75
S Zaheer Abbas	c gutta rohit b kv sasikanth	1	3	0	0	33.33
Yadla Vasu	not out	0	1	0	0	0
Sai Venkata Sumith	not out	3	2	0	0	150

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Cheepurapalli Stephen	4	24	2	0	6
Saurabh Kumar	4	17	1	0	4.2
Toshith Yadav	2	19	0	0	9.5
KV Sasikanth	4	41	3	3	10.2
GDS Suresh Kumar	2	16	1	1	8
Madha Deepak	4	43	0	1	10.8

Tungabhadra Warriors Inning Score: 167 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
CR Gnaneshwar	c and b yadla vasu	2	8	0	0	25
Prasanth Kumar	c yadla vasu b prithvi raj	30	26	2	2	115.38
Maheep Kumar	c ashwin hebbar b prithvi raj	36	40	2	1	90
Saurabh Kumar	c ashwin hebbar b vs adithya reddy	18	8	1	2	225
Gutta Rohit	c k s narasimha raju b vs adithya reddy	7	7	0	0	100
Kancherla Anand Josiah	not out	42	16	1	5	262.5
KV Sasikanth	b prithvi raj	21	8	0	3	262.5
M Datta Reddy	not out	6	1	0	1	600

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Lalith Mohan	4	11	0	0	2.8
Yadla Vasu	3	16	1	0	5.3
Sai Venkata Sumith	2	17	0	0	8.5
K S Narasimha Raju	2	24	0	0	12
Prithvi Raj Yarra	4	55	3	3	13.8
VS Adithya Reddy	4	42	2	0	10.5

Match Summary

Match Highlights: Tungabhadra Warriors vs Vijayawada Sunshiners

Date: 2025-08-18
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Summary

Tungabhadra Warriors clinched a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Vijayawada Sunshiners in a high-scoring T20 match. Kancherla Anand Josiah's unbeaten 42 off 16 and KV Sasikanth's 3-wicket haul were instrumental in securing the win. Munnangi Abhinav of Vijayawada Sunshiners impressed with a brisk half-century, while Prithvi Raj Yarra stood out with 3 wickets for the Sunshiners.

Detailed Narrative

Vijayawada Sunshiners Innings

Batting first, Vijayawada Sunshiners posted a competitive total of 161/7 in 20 overs. The innings was highlighted by some solid contributions:

Munnangi Abhinav led the charge with a quickfire 51 (35), smashing 6 boundaries and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 145.71.
Ashwin Hebbar added 33 (25) with 3 fours and 2 sixes, while Mamidi Vamsi Krishna contributed 30 (25) with 3 fours and 1 six.
Lower-order batter Dheeraj Kumar played a cameo, scoring 27 (16), including 2 sixes.

In the bowling department, Tungabhadra Warriors' KV Sasikanth shone with figures of 3/41 in 4 overs, taking key wickets including Mamidi Vamsi Krishna and Zaheer Abbas. Cheepurapalli Stephen provided support with 2/24 in 4 overs, maintaining an excellent economy of 6.

Notable catches came from Prasanth Kumar, who took two sharp grabs, and Gutta Rohit, who also held onto two.

Tungabhadra Warriors Innings

Chasing 162, Tungabhadra Warriors reached the target in 19 overs, finishing at 167/6, thanks to a sensational finish by Kancherla Anand Josiah and KV Sasikanth's late flurry.

Kancherla Anand Josiah was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 42 (16) with 1 four and 5 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 262.5.
Prasanth Kumar provided a steady start with 30 (26), while Maheep Kumar anchored the innings with 36 (40).
KV Sasikanth displayed his all-round ability by scoring a blistering 21 (8), including 3 sixes.

For Vijayawada Sunshiners, Prithvi Raj Yarra was the standout bowler, taking 3/55 in 4 overs, though his economy was on the higher side. VS Adithya Reddy chipped in with 2/42 in 4 overs.

Key Performances

Batting Highlights

Munnangi Abhinav (Vijayawada Sunshiners): 51 (35), 6x4, 2x6
Kancherla Anand Josiah (Tungabhadra Warriors): 42* (16), 1x4, 5x6
Maheep Kumar (Tungabhadra Warriors): 36 (40), 2x4, 1x6

Bowling Highlights

KV Sasikanth (Tungabhadra Warriors): 3/41 in 4 overs
Prithvi Raj Yarra (Vijayawada Sunshiners): 3/55 in 4 overs
Cheepurapalli Stephen (Tungabhadra Warriors): 2/24 in 4 overs

Turning Points

Early Breakthroughs: KV Sasikanth’s 3-wicket haul restricted Vijayawada Sunshiners from accelerating in the final overs.
Kancherla Anand Josiah’s Carnage: His unbeaten 42 off just 16 deliveries turned the game on its head during the chase.
Fielding Brilliance: Vijayawada Sunshiners' Prasanth Kumar and Gutta Rohit were sharp on the field, taking key catches.

Player of the Match

Kancherla Anand Josiah: For his match-winning 42* off 16 deliveries, which sealed the victory for Tungabhadra Warriors.

Tungabhadra Warriors showcased their depth in batting and bowling, while Vijayawada Sunshiners gave a strong fight. The match was a perfect T20 thriller with moments of brilliance from both teams.