📅 July 2025 | 🏆 ACL - CBL T20 League
🟢 Toss: Mighty Warriors won the toss and elected to bat first.
The game couldn’t have started tougher – Warriors exploded with 60 runs in just the first 3 overs! But here’s where our Gladiator grit shone through.
Akhil broke the rampant opening stand with a pressure-lifting wicket at a pivotal moment. At 84/1 after the powerplay, the momentum began to swing.
Then came Pavan, spinning a web around the middle overs with mastery, aided wonderfully by Kartik, who bowled a composed and accurate spell to contain the run flow.
And what a sensational finish from our Yorker King – Sandeep 💥! Under immense final-over pressure, he bagged 3 wickets to end an incredible 3-over spell with 4 wickets for 21 runs. From a point where 250 looked inevitable, we restricted the Warriors to 195/8 in 20 overs. An elite fightback!
The chase didn’t begin as planned – both openers fell early. But Prithvi stepped up with intent, launching a quickfire 37 off 23 that kept the pressure on the bowlers and the scoreboard ticking.
Shushruth provided great support with a steady 35, keeping the innings together during a tricky phase. Later in the innings, Sukesh played some stylish strokes in the attempt to close the gap.
Despite positive efforts, the Warriors’ bowling held firm in the back end of the innings, and we eventually closed the innings at 146/8, falling 49 runs short.
Superb energy, alertness, and commitment across the field – a truly top-tier effort. 💯
We may not have crossed the finish line, but we showed the world what ACZ Gladiators stand for – belief, resilience, and never giving up. ❤️
Even the Warriors admitted they were headed for 250+ – pulling them back under 200 says everything about our fighting spirit.
Every player gave it their all. This match gave us lessons, pride, and purpose. From here, we move forward stronger, focused, and fearless. 💪
1… 2… 3… GO GLADS! 🙌