Amritsar Soormas Showcase Batting Prowess Despite Loss to Jalandhar Warriors

In a thrilling T20 match, the Amritsar Soormas scored 264 runs, led by captain Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir. Despite their strong batting display, they were outperformed by Prabhsimran Singh of the Jalandhar Warriors, who scored an unbeaten 125 to secure victory. The Soormas are now looking to carry their momentum into their next match against the Fazilka Falcons. Discover the highlights and key performances from this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 2, 2026, 13:09 IST

Soormas Deliver Strong Batting Performance

In a thrilling match, the Amritsar Soormas set a challenging target of 264 runs for the Jalandhar Warriors, achieving this score in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir were instrumental in this effort, but their performance was ultimately overshadowed by Prabhsimran Singh, who led the Warriors to victory. After being asked to bat first, the Soormas faced an early setback with the loss of SDP Dhawan. However, captain Abhishek Sharma quickly turned the tide with a remarkable innings of 82 runs off just 36 balls, which included five fours and seven sixes, laying a solid foundation for a high score.

Dhir's Century Highlights Soormas' Innings

Following Sharma's explosive start, Naman Dhir took charge, scoring an impressive 117 runs from 56 balls. His innings featured seven fours and ten sixes, effectively dismantling the Jalandhar bowling attack and maintaining a brisk scoring rate. Dhir's century was crucial in helping the Soormas reach a formidable total of 264/5.

JS Sidhu contributed significantly in the final overs, adding 33 runs off just 12 balls, which included three fours and three sixes.

Warriors Successfully Chase the Target

The Jalandhar Warriors successfully chased down the target in just 16.5 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh remaining unbeaten on 125 runs from 47 balls. Despite the loss, the Soormas can take pride in their explosive batting display, which marked their highest total in the tournament. The standout performances from Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir showcased the Soormas' batting strength and their ability to challenge opposing bowlers.

Soormas Aim for Victory Against Fazilka Falcons

Looking ahead, the Amritsar Soormas are eager to build on their impressive batting performance as they prepare to face the Fazilka Falcons in Match 7 of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali today. Naman Dhir is expected to be a key player, while captain Abhishek Sharma aims to replicate his explosive form from the previous match. The Soormas are determined to convert their batting prowess into a comprehensive team performance and secure their first points against a Fazilka team that recently won against Jalandhar by eight wickets.