TG20: Rahul Radesh 72, Hrishikesh 60 power Karimnagar Diamonds to 58-run win
Synopsis
Karimnagar Diamonds are on a roll in TG20 — three wins in a row, second on the table, and a 123-run partnership between Rahul Radesh and Hrishikesh Simha that ranks as the fourth-highest in the tournament. Their 230/5 was always going to be a mountain too steep for Risers, who crumbled to 172/9.
Key Takeaways
Karimnagar Diamonds defeated Ranga Reddy Risers by 58 runs in the HCA TG20 on 2 July .
Rahul Radesh scored 72 off 37 (7 fours, 4 sixes); Hrishikesh Simha added 60 off 38 .
Their partnership of 123 runs off 65 balls is the fourth-highest in the tournament.
Diamonds posted 230/5 ; Risers were restricted to 172/9 .
Narayana Teja took 3/25 to lead the bowling attack.
Diamonds move to second place on the TG20 points table with their third straight win.
EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds clinched their third consecutive victory in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 on Thursday, 2 July, defeating Ranga Reddy Risers by 58 runs in Hyderabad. Half-centuries from Rahul Radesh (72 off 37) and Hrishikesh Simha (60 off 38) propelled Diamonds to 230/5, a total the Risers never came close to matching, finishing on 172/9. The result lifts Diamonds to second place on the points table, with Risers slipping to third.
Diamonds' Batting Blitz
Tanmay Agarwal (29 off 16) set the tone immediately, hammering Aryan Cariappa for 16 runs in the very first over. His opening partner Satwik Reddy (24 off 13) joined the assault, and the pair raced to 42/0 after four overs.
The Risers fought back through Tanay Jaddu, who removed Tanmay in the fifth over, while Tanay Thyagarajann dismissed Satwik in the next, briefly stemming the flow. Diamonds conceded only nine runs in the following fifteen balls as Rahul and Hrishikesh steadied the innings.
The pair then exploded in the ninth over, plundering 49 runs across three overs to wrest back control. Rahul — who had been dropped off Nitin Sai Yadav's bowling — brought up his half-century in just 28 balls, while Hrishikesh reached his fifty in 31 balls. Their partnership of 123 runs off 65 balls is the fourth-highest partnership in the tournament's history.
Jaddu returned to end Rahul's innings in the 17th over, and Nitin Sai Yadav accounted for Hrishikesh in the next. But the damage was done. Chandan Sahani (20 off 10) and Shubham Sharma (17 off 7) piled on 30 runs in the final two overs to seal a commanding total of 230/5.
Risers' Chase Falls Apart
The chase began disastrously for Ranga Reddy Risers when Rathlavath Dinesh dismissed opener Avanish Rao (4 off 3) in the very first over. Gnana Prakash Reddy briefly counterattacked, striking three boundaries off Harish Thakur before Dinesh struck again. Aaron George kept the Risers afloat, helping them reach 50/2 after five overs before Shubham removed him for 19 off 13, leaving Risers at a precarious 51/3.
Aditya Javvaji (48 off 31) provided the most spirited resistance, launching back-to-back sixes off Shubham in the final powerplay over and pushing Risers to 97/3 at the halfway mark. He was ably supported by Alankrith Rapole until the 12th over, when Narayana Teja delivered a decisive double blow — dismissing both Alankrith and Tanay Thyagarajann in successive deliveries. Ashish Srivastav then outfoxed Aditya to effectively end the contest.
A late cameo from Aryan Cariappa (30 off 20) helped reduce the margin, but Risers were eventually bowled out for 172/9, falling 58 runs short.
Bowling Honours for Diamonds
Narayana Teja was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 25 runs. Rathlavath Dinesh (2/25) and Shubham Sharma (2/38) provided strong support, with Ashish Srivastav (1/19) and B Satish Kumar (1/24) chipping in to complete a comprehensive team bowling effort.
Brief Scores
EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds 230/5 in 20 overs (Rahul Radesh 72, Hrishikesh Simha 60; Tanay Jaddu 2/48, Tanay Thyagarajann 1/32) beat Ranga Reddy Risers 172/9 in 20 overs (Aditya Javvaji 48, Aryan Cariappa 30; Narayana Teja 3/25, Rathlavath Dinesh 2/25) by 58 runs.
Diamonds, now on a three-match winning streak, will look to consolidate their position at the top half of the TG20 table in their next outing.
Point of View
A middle-order that can bat deep, and a bowling attack with multiple wicket-takers across the innings — that is a balanced combination few sides in this tournament have demonstrated. The 123-run Rahul-Hrishikesh partnership was not just match-winning; it exposed a Risers bowling unit that struggled to hold its nerve after the powerplay. If Diamonds maintain this consistency, the question is not whether they make the knockout rounds, but whether anyone can stop them.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the TG20 match between Karimnagar Diamonds and Ranga Reddy Risers?
Karimnagar Diamonds won by 58 runs, posting 230/5 and restricting Ranga Reddy Risers to 172/9 in 20 overs. It was Diamonds' third consecutive victory in TG20 Season 1.
How did Rahul Radesh perform in the TG20 match on 2 July?
Rahul Radesh scored 72 off 37 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes. He brought up his half-century in 28 balls and shared a 123-run partnership with Hrishikesh Simha.
What is the TG20 points table position after this match?
Karimnagar Diamonds moved to second place on the TG20 points table following their win. Ranga Reddy Risers dropped to third spot as a result of the defeat.
Who were the top bowlers for Karimnagar Diamonds against Ranga Reddy Risers?
Narayana Teja was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 25 runs. Rathlavath Dinesh (2/25) and Shubham Sharma (2/38) provided strong support in a disciplined team bowling display.
What was the highest partnership in the TG20 match on 2 July?
Rahul Radesh and Hrishikesh Simha put on 123 runs off 65 balls for Karimnagar Diamonds — the fourth-highest partnership in TG20 Season 1. The stand proved decisive in setting a total of 230/5.
