In Match 18 of the Defender Cup, Orange Army clinched a thrilling 2-wicket victory over Royal Marble Eagle Fighter, successfully chasing down a target of 164 runs in a nail-biting finish. 
Royal Marble Eagle Fighter, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted a competitive total of 163/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Amit led the batting charge with a solid 45 off 37 balls (SR 121.62), while contributions from other batsmen helped set a challenging target.
Orange Army’s chase was anchored by Davandeep Singh, who scored a crucial 38 off 28 balls (SR 135.71), and Maninder Singh, who added a quickfire 31 off 19 balls (SR 163.16). Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Orange Army managed to reach the target, finishing at 164/8 in 20 overs.
The bowling efforts were notable on both sides. For Royal Marble Eagle Fighter, Naveen delivered an impressive spell, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs (Economy 6.00), earning him the Golden Arm of the Match. Sidhu also contributed with 2 wickets for 10 runs in his 2 overs. For Orange Army, Jitesh Sitani took 2 wickets for 15 runs in his 3 overs, helping to restrict the opposition.
Satyam Rawat of Orange Army was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, while Rafey Ahmad from Royal Marble Eagle Fighter was recognized as the Striker of the Match with a strike rate of 166 and also earned the Fighter of the Match title with 10.5 MVP points.
This victory highlights Orange Army’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, as they successfully chased down a challenging target in a closely contested match.
