Naman Dhir's Explosive 173 Leads Amritsar Soormas to Victory Over Mohali Kings

In a spectacular display of batting, Naman Dhir scored 173 runs off 64 balls, leading the Amritsar Soormas to a 67-run victory against the Mohali Kings. The Soormas set a tournament-high total of 279/7, with Dhir's performance being a standout moment. This win marks their third overall and second consecutive victory, as they build momentum in the competition. Dhir's leadership and explosive hitting have positioned the team favorably as they aim for further success in the tournament. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 9, 2026, 00:16 IST

Dhir's Record-Breaking Performance

In a thrilling match held in Mohali, Punjab, Naman Dhir showcased an extraordinary display of batting prowess, scoring 173 runs off just 64 deliveries. His innings included 16 boundaries and 12 sixes, propelling the Amritsar Soormas to a decisive 67-run win against the Mohali Kings.

The Soormas set a remarkable total of 279/7, marking the highest score of the tournament thus far and achieving the milestone of surpassing 250 runs for the third time this season. On the bowling front, Shubham Rana (3 wickets for 30 runs), Jaipartap Singh (2 for 46), and Naman Dhir (2 for 8) delivered impressive performances to restrict the Kings.

Following this victory, the Soormas now hold six points from six matches, as stated in a recent announcement.

Reflecting on his innings, Dhir expressed his satisfaction, stating, 'It feels great. We are back in the tournament, and I believe we are hitting our stride at the right moment as a team. I focused on playing each ball on its merit, and once I hit my first six, I was confident we would set a challenging total if I batted through the innings.'

After being invited to bat first, the Amritsar Soormas made a rapid start, reaching 75/2 by the end of the powerplay, with Dhir leading the charge.

Dhir, who stepped in as captain for Abhishek Sharma, reached his half-century in just 19 balls and then accelerated further, dismantling the Mohali Kings' bowling attack during the middle overs. He achieved his century in 36 balls, notably scoring 30 runs off Lovedeep Chatha in the 12th over.

Dhir received solid support from Jashanpreet Singh, who contributed 41 runs off 25 balls, as the duo forged a massive 120-run partnership in just 51 balls. Following this, Dhir and Rahul added a quick 47 runs in 19 balls.

Abhishek Sharma (13 off 4) and Abhay Choudhary (20 off 10) also made valuable contributions, helping the Soormas reach a formidable total. Aayush Goyal (4/43) eventually dismissed Dhir in the final over, but not before he set the record for the highest individual score of the season.

In the second innings, Abhishek Sharma (1/38) struck early, dismissing Sagar Virk (1 off 2) in the first over.

Anmolpreet Singh (52 off 25) and Jaskaranvir (76 off 41) responded with an 80-run partnership in 38 balls before Shubham Rana broke the momentum by taking out Anmolpreet in the 8th over, followed by the wickets of Ramandeep Singh and Sohraab Dhaliwal in the 10th over.

Jaipartap Singh also made a significant impact with the ball, claiming the wickets of top scorer Jaskaranvir and Aryan Bhatia (1 off 2) in quick succession, effectively sealing the match for the Soormas.

Towards the end, Naman Dhir continued his excellent form by taking two wickets in two overs, leading the Kings to finish at 213/8. This victory marked the Soormas' second consecutive win and their third overall, as they gain momentum at a crucial stage of the tournament.