TG20 Season 1: Khammam Aces end E-Champions' unbeaten run, reach final
Synopsis
Anvita Khammam Aces shattered Hyderabad E-Champions' unbeaten record in TG20 Season 1, riding Mickil Jaiswal's stunning 76 off 34 and a match-winning 3/31 from Sahendra Mallu to win by 10 runs. The Aces are now in the final; the E-Champions must navigate Qualifier 2 for a second shot at glory.
Key Takeaways
Anvita Khammam Aces defeated Hyderabad E-Champions by 10 runs in TG20 Qualifier 1 on 10 July at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium .
Mickil Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 76 off 34 balls, hitting seven sixes and four boundaries to anchor the Aces' total of 200/6 .
Sahendra Mallu took 3/31 to dismantle the E-Champions' middle order and seal the win.
Sai Vikas Reddy blazed 69 off 27 for E-Champions but his dismissal in the ninth over proved the turning point.
Aces advance directly to the TG20 final on Sunday, 13 July ; E-Champions face Karimnagar Diamonds in Qualifier 2 on Friday, 11 July .
Anvita Khammam Aces stormed into the TG20 Season 1 final with a hard-fought 10-run victory over Hyderabad E-Champions in Qualifier 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday, 10 July. The win ended the E-Champions' unbeaten run through the league stage and sent the Aces directly into Sunday's final.
Mickil Jaiswal's Blitz Sets the Platform
Anvita Khammam Aces were put in to bat and made a measured start. Paras Raj provided early momentum with 32 off 18, attacking Akhil Rathod and Shanmukha Ashwin with towering sixes before Ajay Dev Goud struck immediately after the Power-play to remove him. G Sai Krishna Reddy (40 off 30) and Ananth Prateek Reddy (18 off 11) steadied the innings with calm rotation before Ananth fell to Pranav Varma, leaving the Aces at 87/3 at the halfway stage.
The innings was transformed by Mickil Jaiswal, who arrived and took complete control alongside Sai Krishna. After Sai Krishna was caught by Ganesh Gadugu off Akhil Rathod for 40, Mickil shifted gears alongside skipper CV Milind (17 off 12), bringing up a blazing half-century off just 26 balls. He finished unbeaten on 76 off 34, laced with seven sixes and four boundaries, including three sixes in the final over, as the Aces plundered 113 runs in the last 10 overs to post a formidable 200/6.
E-Champions' Chase Falls 10 Runs Short
Hyderabad E-Champions began their chase in explosive fashion despite losing skipper Abhirath Reddy (1 off 3) in the second over. Sai Vikas Reddy blazed to an astonishing 69 off 27, smashing back-to-back sixes early and racing through his half-century before 16-year-old Ved Reddy eventually ended his knock in the ninth over. The E-Champions reached 114/3 at the halfway stage and appeared firmly in control of the chase.
However, Sahendra Mallu proved the difference, removing Ganesh Gadugu (27 off 16) and Ajay Dev Goud (13 off 10) in quick succession to reduce E-Champions to 140/5 after 14 overs. The Aces tightened their grip further as Sahendra also dismissed P Arvind and Milind trapped Shanmukha Ashwin LBW, leaving E-Champions in deep trouble at 176/8. Vaishnav Reddy (21* off 16) fought bravely till the end, but the E-Champions could only reach 190/8, falling 10 runs short.
Bowling Effort Seals the Deal
Sahendra Mallu was the pick of the Aces' bowlers with figures of 3/31, while Ved Reddy chipped in with 2/33. A disciplined final over from Harshith Sai proved crucial in denying E-Champions the runs they needed in the closing stages.
What Happens Next
Anvita Khammam Aces advance directly to the TG20 final on Sunday, 13 July. Hyderabad E-Champions still have a second chance — they face EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds in Qualifier 2 on Friday, 11 July. The Diamonds had earlier booked their spot in Qualifier 2 by defeating Ranga Reddy Risers by 75 runs in Thursday's Eliminator. The winner of Qualifier 2 will meet the Aces in the final.
Brief Scores: Anvita Khammam Aces 200/6 in 20 overs (Mickil Jaiswal 76*, G Sai Krishna Reddy 40, Paras Raj 32; Akhil Rathod 2/33, Pranav Varma 1/32) beat Hyderabad E-Champions 190/8 in 20 overs (Sai Vikas Reddy 69, Ganesh Gadugu 27, Pranav Varma 26; Sahendra Mallu 3/31, Ved Reddy 2/33) by 10 runs.
Point of View
But it was that late assault of 113 runs in 10 overs that turned a defendable score into a daunting one. What this result also reveals is a vulnerability in Hyderabad E-Champions' bowling: three different bowlers went for over 30 runs each, and no one could stem the Jaiswal tide. The E-Champions' batting, meanwhile, showed character — 71/1 at the Power-play and 114/3 at halfway is a chase very much alive — but Sahendra Mallu's three-wicket haul in the middle overs was the structural intervention that decided the match. The real question for the final is whether the Aces can replicate this bowling discipline against a fresh opponent, or whether their batting depth is the bigger weapon.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won TG20 Qualifier 1 and by how much?
Anvita Khammam Aces won TG20 Qualifier 1 against Hyderabad E-Champions by 10 runs on 10 July at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The Aces posted 200/6 and restricted E-Champions to 190/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the standout performer for Khammam Aces?
Mickil Jaiswal was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 76 off 34 balls with seven sixes and four boundaries. His late assault helped the Aces score 113 runs in the final 10 overs.
What happens to Hyderabad E-Champions after this loss?
Hyderabad E-Champions are not eliminated — they face EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds in Qualifier 2 on Friday, 11 July. The winner of that match will advance to meet Anvita Khammam Aces in the TG20 final.
When and where is the TG20 Season 1 final?
The TG20 Season 1 final is scheduled for Sunday, 13 July, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Anvita Khammam Aces have already qualified directly for the final.
Which bowler was most effective for Khammam Aces?
Sahendra Mallu was the most effective bowler for Khammam Aces, taking 3/31 to break the back of the E-Champions' chase. Ved Reddy also contributed with 2/33, including the key wicket of top-scorer Sai Vikas Reddy.
