Surya Anand's Stunning Hat-Trick Secures Victory for Madurai Panthers in TNPL 2025

In a thrilling encounter during the TNPL 2025, Surya Anand's remarkable bowling performance, including a hat-trick in the 19th over, led the Madurai Panthers to a stunning victory over the Nellai Royal Kings. Despite a strong innings from K.B. Arun Karthik, Surya's four wickets in five balls turned the match in favor of the Panthers, showcasing his exceptional talent. The match, which faced a rain delay, saw Nellai's bowlers initially dominate, but the late fireworks from Madurai ensured a memorable finish. Read on to discover the full details of this exciting match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2025, 17:19 IST

Surya Anand's Heroics in the 19th Over

In a breathtaking display of bowling, left-arm pacer Surya Anand made headlines during the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 match in Salem on Wednesday. With the Nellai Royal Kings needing 11 runs from the final two overs, Surya stunned everyone by claiming four wickets in just five balls, including a remarkable hat-trick.

He initiated the over by dismissing Sonu Yadav, who scored 32 runs, followed by a dot ball. Surya then proceeded to take down V. Yudheeswaran, Sachin Rathi, and Emmanuel Cherian, all for zero runs, sealing a thrilling victory for the Siechem Madurai Panthers and leaving the Nellai team in disbelief.

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Earlier in the match, K.B. Arun Karthik played a crucial role for Nellai, scoring a resilient 67 runs off 43 balls. However, once Surya took the stage, the momentum shifted dramatically. The Panthers' bowlers, especially Surya, maintained pressure throughout the innings, preventing Nellai from establishing a rhythm.

Match Overview: Rain Delays and Bowling Dominance

The match faced a 35-minute rain delay before commencing, and once it did, Nellai's bowlers quickly took control, reducing Madurai to a precarious 26 for 3 within just four overs. Opener Ram Arvindh was dismissed early, while Rocky Bhasker claimed two vital wickets, intensifying the pressure on Madurai.

A partnership between B. Anirudh and Atheeq Ur Rahman provided some stability, scoring 21 runs off an over from off-spinner P.S. Nirmal Kumar, which shifted the momentum temporarily. The pair added 61 runs before Anirudh fell to Sonu, who later returned to take two more wickets, finishing with a three-wicket haul.

Madurai found themselves at 125 for 8, but a late surge from Gurjapneet Singh, who scored 24 runs off just 8 balls, along with P. Saravanan's 16 not out off 10 balls, propelled them to a total of 168 for 9. Although this target seemed modest, Surya's extraordinary performance in the 19th over turned the tide, leading Madurai to a memorable victory.