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Chaturved’s 121 off 47 sets TNPL record
NS Chaturved smashed 121 off 47 balls, reaching his maiden TNPL century in 40 deliveries - the fastest in the league's history. His knock powered Madurai Panthers to chase down 240 against…
The Story in Brief
NS Chaturved smashed 121 off 47 balls, reaching his maiden TNPL century in 40 deliveries – the fastest in the league's history. His knock powered Madurai Panthers to chase down 240 against Vida Kovai Kings, the highest successful chase in TNPL. The Panthers won with six wickets and three balls to spare.
Chaturved, who struggled in TNPL 2025 with only 139 runs, dedicated his Player-of-the-Match award to his late father. He attributed his freedom to not having captaincy this season. Chaturved and Siddharth Mahadevan added 162 runs for the second wicket, a TNPL record.
The Indian Opinion
Some might call Chaturved's knock a one-off against a weak attack, but the Kings posted 239 – the highest total until that chase. His method of repetition suggests discipline, not luck. The real test: can a 35-year-old with a modest record produce similar performances under pressure in the knockout stages?
Sources (3): sportstar.thehindu.com, thehindu.com, thehindu.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
