In the fourth match of the Titan Cup, SS Cricket Academy pulled off a dramatic 4-wicket win against Roaring Lions. Roaring Lions won the toss and chose to bat, but faced an immediate setback when Sagar Sahu was caught out on the first ball by Vicky. Captain Bilal Ahmad also fell early, but Yuvraj Singh anchored the innings with a spectacular 107 not out off 69 balls, including 19 fours and 2 sixes, helping Roaring Lions post 146 runs.
SS Cricket Academy’s chase started poorly, with Captain Mohd Ghazi run out by Guruvachan Singh in the first over. Faizan Khan was dismissed LBW by Bhanu Rajpoot in the fourth over, and it seemed like SS Cricket Academy was on the brink of defeat. However, Arjun Palei’s crucial 46 runs and Ayush’s quick 35 off 21 balls kept the team in the hunt.
In a nail-biting finish, SS Cricket Academy needed 5 runs to win in the last over. With Bilal Ahmad bowling, the first two balls yielded 2 runs. Arjun Palei was then bowled, leaving the match poised at a critical juncture. Needing 2 runs off the last ball to win or 1 to draw, Vicky hit the ball high. Despite a fielder being under it, the catch was dropped, allowing Vicky to take two runs and secure a thrilling victory for SS Cricket Academy.
Player of the Match was awarded to Arjun Palei for his match-saving innings, and Ayush was named Striker of the Match. The spectators witnessed a breathtaking finish as SS Cricket Academy triumphed by 4 wickets.