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N.S. Chaturved’s 40-ball 121 leads Madurai Panthers to record chase
N.S. Chaturved, 35, smashed a 40-ball 121 to guide Madurai Panthers to a record chase of 240 against Vida Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. The innings, the fastest century…
The Story in Brief
N.S. Chaturved, 35, smashed a 40-ball 121 to guide Madurai Panthers to a record chase of 240 against Vida Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. The innings, the fastest century in TNPL history, came after two seasons without a fifty. The Hindu reports Chaturved worked with head coach K.B. Arun Karthick on tactical footwork and staying calm under pressure.
Chaturved said he had always believed in his ability but needed to trust it. The approach was to react to the ball and choose the right moments. He received praise messages from Tamil Nadu stars R. Ashwin, C.V. Varun, and Washington Sundar.
The Indian Opinion
Chaturved's innings is a brilliant reminder that domestic T20 leagues still throw up surprise heroes. But the breathless coverage risks turning every 40-ball hundred into a revival parable. The real test is whether he can do this consistently, not just in one explosive night. Even he admits conversion was his problem. Next week's TNPL matches will tell if this was a flash or a turning point.
Source: thehindu.com
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