Villianur Mohit Kings Triumph Over Ruby White Town Legends in PPL 2025
Match Overview
In the fourth match of the Pondicherry Premier League (PPL) 2025, Villianur Mohit Kings (VMK) clashed with Ruby White Town Legends (RWTL) at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground. After winning the toss, VMK captain Damodaran Rohit chose to bowl first, a decision that proved advantageous early in the game.
A Stunning Catch
During the third over, VMK's left-arm pacer Samar Khan delivered an exceptional yorker. RWTL's opener Logesh Prabagaran attempted a drive but only managed to edge the ball. In a remarkable display of skill, VMK wicketkeeper Bhanu Anand executed a full-length dive to his right, securing a stunning catch. Logesh was dismissed for just 2 runs off 3 balls.
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๐ฌ Clinical stuff from Villianur Mohit Kings โ 6 down inside 10 overs!
โ Pondicherry Premier League (@PPLT20_Cricket) July 8, 2025
๐๏ธ July 6 โ 27, 2025
๐ Siechem Stadium, Thuthipet (Free Entry)
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Ashwin's Heroics Fall Short
As the match progressed, RWTL struggled, losing wickets rapidly and finding themselves at 47 for 6. However, Ashwin Das emerged as a beacon of hope, launching a counterattack that saw him score 64 runs off just 43 deliveries, including 4 fours and 5 sixes.
Thanks to Ashwin's efforts, RWTL managed to post a total of 137/8 in their 20 overs, providing a glimmer of hope after a shaky start. For VMK, Puneet Datey claimed three wickets, while Samar Khan added two to his tally.
Despite Ashwin's impressive innings, VMK successfully chased the target of 138 with 31 balls remaining. Although VMK lost a couple of early wickets, Akash Pugazhendi's explosive 72 runs off 34 balls, featuring seven fours and six sixes, secured the victory for his team.
With this win, VMK sits atop the league table with two victories from two matches and a net run rate of +2.550. In contrast, RWTL is currently in third place with one win and one loss in their two matches played so far in PPL 2025.