TG20 Season 1: Cariappa's 4-wicket haul powers Ranga Reddy Risers past Palamuru Strikers
Synopsis
Aryan Cariappa's 4/31 reduced Palamuru Strikers to their joint-lowest total of TG20 Season 1, and Avanish Rao's blistering 50 off 32 made the chase a formality. Ranga Reddy Risers won by six wickets with six overs to spare — a near-perfect all-round performance that underlines their early-season credentials.
Key Takeaways
Ranga Reddy Risers defeated Palamuru Strikers by six wickets in TG20 Season 1 on 28 June .
Aryan Cariappa took 4/31 , dismantling the Strikers' middle order with a decisive double strike in the 15th over .
Palamuru Strikers were bowled out for 130 in 19.1 overs — the joint-lowest total of the season — with Vignesh Reddy top-scoring on 46 .
Avanish Rao hit 50 off 32 and Gnana Prakash Reddy contributed 47 off 27 , putting on an opening stand of 87 .
The Risers completed the chase in just 14 overs , winning with six overs to spare .
Ranga Reddy Risers cruised to a commanding six-wicket victory over Palamuru Strikers in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 Season 1 on Friday, 28 June, with Aryan Cariappa's 4/31 dismantling the Strikers' middle order before Avanish Rao's 50 off 32 and Gnana Prakash Reddy's 47 off 27 sealed the chase with six overs to spare. The Strikers were dismissed for 130 — the joint-lowest total of the season — as the Risers overhauled the target in just 14 overs.
Strikers Stumble From the Outset
Palamuru Strikers were in early trouble, losing two wickets in the first two overs to slump to 2/2. B Punnaiah removed Chaitanya Reddy (0 off 1) before Tanay Thyagarajann accounted for Pragnay Reddy (1 off 3). Vignesh Reddy and Rohit Rayudu attempted to rebuild, lifting the score to 26/2 after five overs with some positive strokeplay.
The recovery was short-lived. Aryan Cariappa dismissed Rohit Rayudu (7 off 12) to reduce the Strikers to 31/3 at the end of the powerplay. Shadab Ahmed (22 off 15) provided brief resistance alongside Vignesh through the middle overs, taking the score to 63/4 after 10 overs before N Rakesh ended the partnership.
Cariappa Rips Through the Middle Order
The 15th over proved decisive. After Pratheek Pawar (14 off 12) struck a boundary, Cariappa dismissed him on the very next delivery and then trapped Afreedi Ahmed (0 off 1) in the same over — a double strike that left the Strikers reeling at 98/6. Vignesh Reddy, who had anchored the innings, was then removed by Tanay in the 16th over.
A brief flourish from Rishab Baslas (8 off 7) and Rathan Teja (15 off 9) added some late runs before Punnaiah and Cariappa shut the door. The innings ended in dramatic fashion when a sharp Cariappa bouncer struck Ravi Kiran on the helmet, forcing him to retire hurt and triggering a concussion substitution. Replacement batter Prithvi Reddy (5 off 4) was dismissed by Rakesh off the first ball of the final over, as the Strikers were bowled out for 130 in 19.1 overs. Vignesh Reddy top-scored with 46.
Risers' Openers Set Up a Dominant Chase
The Risers' response was emphatic from the first ball. Openers Gnana Prakash Reddy and Avanish Rao took complete control, racing to 66/0 at the end of the powerplay before extending their stand to 87 in the ninth over. Gnana blazed his way to 47 off 27, striking multiple boundaries and sixes, before Rishab Baslas ended the partnership.
Avanish Rao continued to dominate after the breakthrough, taking the Risers past 100 in the 11th over and bringing up his half-century off 32 balls. Despite Baslas, Prithvi, and Rathan picking up wickets to finish with 2/24, 1/17 respectively, the Risers were never truly tested. Tanay and Aditya Javvaji calmly guided the side home, with Tanay sealing the win with a boundary as the Risers reached 131/4 in 14 overs.
Brief Scores
Palamuru Strikers 130 all out in 19.1 overs (Vignesh Reddy 46, Shadab Ahmed 22; Aryan Cariappa 4/31, Bhuvanagiri Punnaiah 2/17) lost to Ranga Reddy Risers 131/4 in 14 overs (Avanish Rao 50, Gnana Prakash Reddy 47; Rishab Baslas 2/24, Rathan Teja 1/17) by six wickets.
Point of View
When the Strikers still had a chance to post a competitive total, was the decisive moment of the match. What stands out is the opening partnership: an 87-run stand in a T20 chase of 131 is not just comfortable, it is a statement. For TG20 Season 1, this performance sets an early benchmark for what a well-rounded franchise side should look like.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the TG20 match between Ranga Reddy Risers and Palamuru Strikers?
Ranga Reddy Risers won by six wickets, chasing down 131 in just 14 overs on 28 June. The victory was set up by Aryan Cariappa's bowling and sealed by the opening partnership of Avanish Rao and Gnana Prakash Reddy.
How did Aryan Cariappa perform in the TG20 match on 28 June?
Aryan Cariappa took 4 wickets for 31 runs, delivering the pivotal blow in the 15th over with a double strike to leave Palamuru Strikers at 98/6. His spell was the primary reason the Strikers were restricted to 130 all out.
What was Avanish Rao's score in the Ranga Reddy Risers chase?
Avanish Rao scored 50 off 32 balls, anchoring the chase alongside Gnana Prakash Reddy (47 off 27) in an opening stand of 87. He brought up his half-century before falling in the 12th over with the match already won.
What was Palamuru Strikers' total in TG20 Season 1 on 28 June?
Palamuru Strikers were bowled out for 130 in 19.1 overs, which was the joint-lowest total of TG20 Season 1. Vignesh Reddy top-scored with 46, but a lack of support from the rest of the batting order proved costly.
What is TG20 and who organises it?
TG20 is a Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament organised by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. Season 1 features teams representing different regions of Telangana, including Ranga Reddy Risers and Palamuru Strikers.
