Gaurav Reddy's 101* off 47 balls fires Nalgonda Knights to 2nd in TG20
Synopsis
Gaurav Reddy's maiden TG20 century — 101 not out off just 47 balls, with nine sixes — wasn't just a personal milestone. It was a statement knock that lifted Nalgonda Knights to second place and announced them as genuine title contenders, with Reddy now third in the Orange Cap race on 257 runs.
Key Takeaways
Gaurav Reddy scored an unbeaten 101 off 47 balls — his maiden century in the TG20 — with six fours and nine sixes .
Anurag Nalgonda Knights beat Medak Falcons by 8 wickets , chasing 181 with 21 balls to spare on 3 July .
The win moves the Knights to 2nd place on the TG20 Season 1 points table.
Reddy is now 3rd in the Orange Cap standings with 257 runs in the tournament.
Vikram Naik (48*) and Sai Varun Yerram (44*) shared an unbroken 91-run stand to help Falcons post 180/4 .
Gaurav Reddy produced a stunning unbeaten 101 off 47 balls to carry Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Medak Falcons in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20 on 3 July, vaulting his side to second place on the points table. The Knights chased down a target of 181 with 21 balls to spare, in what was the tournament's opening match of the day.
Reddy's Match-Winning Knock
Opening the batting, Gaurav Reddy anchored the chase from the first ball to the last, becoming the first Knight to score a century in this edition of the TG20. He reached his maiden tournament ton in 46 balls, an innings laced with six fours and nine sixes. His half-century had already arrived in just 22 balls, signalling early that the Falcons' bowlers were in for a difficult evening. Reddy's knock elevated him to third place in the Orange Cap standings, with 257 runs accumulated across the tournament so far.
The Partnership That Sealed It
Fellow opener Jashwanth Mote set the tone by plundering 14 runs off the very first over, and the two combined for an 83-run opening stand before Arjun Gorrapalli ended Mote's innings at 34 off 21 balls. The Knights blazed to 81 runs in the powerplay, leaving the Falcons with a mountain to climb. Nitish Reddy then contributed a brisk 21 off 17 balls in a 58-run stand off 34 balls with Gaurav, before Madhukar Manne picked up the wicket. Skipper Rahul Buddhi (20* off 14) joined Gaurav to finish the job, with the latter scoring the winning runs himself.
Falcons' Innings: A Tale of Two Halves
Batting first, Medak Falcons posted 180/4 in 20 overs — a competitive total built on a strong finish. Openers Naman Agarwal (18 off 14) and Shrunjith Reddy raced to 30/0 in three overs, but Aniketh Reddy broke through in the fourth over to dismiss Naman. Falcons skipper Ravi Teja and Shrunjith then consolidated with a 28-run stand off 24 balls, taking the side to 58/1 at the end of the powerplay. Shrunjith's 30 off 17 balls ended in a runout in the eighth over, and debutant Ilyaan Sathani dismissed Ravi Teja shortly after, reducing the Falcons to 89/4.
Vikram and Sai Varun Rescue the Falcons
With the innings in danger of folding under 150, district player Vikram Naik (48* off 31 balls, four fours, two sixes) and Sai Varun Yerram (44* off 29 balls) stitched together an unbroken 91-run stand off 55 balls — the highest partnership of the Falcons' innings. The duo plundered 63 runs in the final five overs, including 15 in the 15th over alone, to haul their side to a respectable total. Ultimately, however, it proved insufficient against Reddy's assault.
Points Table and What's Next
The result lifts Anurag Nalgonda Knights to second place in the TG20 Season 1 standings, tightening the race at the top. With Gaurav Reddy now third in the Orange Cap race and the Knights finding form at the right time, they emerge as genuine title contenders. The Medak Falcons, despite the defeat, showed resilience in their lower-order batting — a foundation to build on in upcoming fixtures.
Brief Scores: Medak Falcons 180/4 in 20 overs (Vikram Naik 48*, Sai Varun Yerram 44*, Aniketh Reddy 1/27, Rakshann Readdi 1/32) lost to Anurag Nalgonda Knights 181/2 in 16.1 overs (Gaurav Reddy 101*, Jashwanth Mote 34, Arjun Gorrapalli 1/36) by 8 wickets.
Point of View
But the more telling detail is the platform his opening partner Jashwanth Mote provided — 14 runs off the first over changed the psychological complexion of the chase entirely. For the Falcons, the Vikram-Sai Varun rescue act at the death showed character, but losing four wickets for 89 in the middle overs remains a structural vulnerability. In a T20 tournament where powerplay momentum often decides matches, Nalgonda's batting depth now looks formidable — and Reddy, with 257 runs and counting, is fast becoming the player to watch in TG20 Season 1.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Nalgonda Knights vs Medak Falcons TG20 match?
Anurag Nalgonda Knights defeated Medak Falcons by 8 wickets on 3 July in the Sreenidhi University TG20, chasing down 181 with 21 balls to spare. Gaurav Reddy's unbeaten 101 off 47 balls was the centerpiece of the win.
Who is Gaurav Reddy and how did he perform in TG20?
Gaurav Reddy is an opener for Anurag Nalgonda Knights in the TG20 Season 1. He scored an unbeaten 101 off 47 balls against Medak Falcons — his maiden century in the tournament — and now has 257 runs overall, placing him third in the Orange Cap standings.
What is the TG20 cricket tournament?
The TG20 is a T20 cricket tournament organised by the Hyderabad Cricket Association, currently in its first season under the title sponsorship of Sreenidhi University. It features franchise teams from across the Telangana region.
How did Medak Falcons set their total of 180?
Medak Falcons posted 180/4 in 20 overs largely thanks to an unbroken 91-run partnership between Vikram Naik (48* off 31) and Sai Varun Yerram (44* off 29), who scored 63 runs in the final five overs after the side slipped to 89/4.
Where do Nalgonda Knights stand on the TG20 points table?
The win over Medak Falcons lifted Anurag Nalgonda Knights to second place on the TG20 Season 1 points table as of 3 July.
