TG20- Match 18, 1st July 2026- Abhirath Reddy's Unbeaten Century Help's Hyderabad E-Champions to a Dominant Victory Over Warangal Warriors

Warangal Warriors Post a Competitive 173/9

After winning the toss and batting first, Warangal Warriors made a positive start with their aggressive opening pair.

Aman Rao played a captain's knock, smashing 45 runs off just 20 balls with seven fours and two sixes at an outstanding strike rate of 225.00. Opener Harshit Choudhary added 22 off 14 deliveries, giving the Warriors a flying start.

Middle-order batter Rishiket Sisodia steadied the innings with a valuable 38 from 32 balls, while Sunkari Dheeraj contributed 18 runs during the middle overs.

The biggest late boost came from Shaunak Kulkarni, who hammered 24 runs off only 7 balls, including three fours and two sixes, helping Warangal Warriors finish on 173/9 in 20 overs.

Hyderabad Bowlers Keep the Score Under Control

Despite the fast start by Warangal Warriors, Hyderabad's bowlers pulled things back with disciplined spells.

Ajay Dev Goud was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs in his four overs while consistently breaking important partnerships.

Support came from:

Shanmukha Ashwin: 1/17
Pranav Varma: 1/31
Akhil Rathod: 1/27
Dev Mehta: 1/49
Abhirath Reddy: 1/13

Regular wickets prevented Warangal from crossing the 180-run mark.

Abhirath Reddy's Explosive Century Steals the Show

The chase belonged entirely to Hyderabad captain Abhirath Reddy, who produced one of the finest innings of the tournament.

Remaining unbeaten on 101 off just 43 balls, he blasted 7 fours and 9 sixes, scoring at an incredible strike rate of 234.88. His fearless stroke play completely dismantled the Warriors' bowling attack.

Although Hyderabad lost a few early wickets, Reddy remained calm and continued attacking from one end.

Gadugu Ganesh Provides Perfect Support

While Abhirath dominated the headlines, Gadugu Ganesh played an equally important supporting role with a powerful 50 off 31 balls, including five towering sixes.

The partnership between Reddy and Ganesh completely shifted the momentum, putting Hyderabad firmly in control of the chase.

After Ganesh departed, Pranav Varma stayed unbeaten on 6, as Hyderabad comfortably crossed the target with 27 balls to spare.

Warangal Bowlers Struggle Against the Onslaught

Warangal Warriors found it difficult to contain Hyderabad's aggressive batting.

The wicket-takers included:

Salman Khan – 1 wicket
Pallepati Kranthi – 1 wicket
Shaunak Kulkarni – 1 wicket

However, none of the bowlers could stop Abhirath Reddy's relentless attack, as Hyderabad scored at over 11 runs per over throughout the chase.

Match Summary
Warangal Warriors – 173/9 (20 Overs)
Aman Rao – 45 (20)
Rishiket Sisodia – 38 (32)
Shaunak Kulkarni – 24 (7)
Harshit Choudhary – 22 (14)
Hyderabad E-Champions – 178/4 (15.3 Overs)
Abhirath Reddy – 101* (43)
Gadugu Ganesh – 50 (31)
Vikas Reddy – 10 (7)
Best Bowling

Hyderabad E-Champions

Ajay Dev Goud – 3/27
Shanmukha Ashwin – 1/17
Pranav Varma – 1/31
Player of the Match

Abhirath Reddy (Hyderabad E-Champions)

The Hyderabad captain delivered a spectacular unbeaten 101 off 43 balls, smashing seven boundaries and nine sixes to guide his side to an emphatic six-wicket victory.

Key Takeaways

Hyderabad E-Champions showcased why they are one of the strongest batting units in the competition. Their chase was built around an extraordinary century from captain Abhirath Reddy, whose aggressive stroke play left Warangal Warriors with no answers.

Warangal Warriors posted a competitive total thanks to contributions from Aman Rao, Rishiket Sisodia, and Shaunak Kulkarni, but the bowling attack failed to defend the target against Hyderabad's explosive batting display.

With this convincing victory, Hyderabad E-Champions gain valuable momentum and confidence as the tournament progresses.