The Bhojpuri Dabanggs delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat the Telugu Warriors by 41 runs in the 2nd match of CCL 2026. A solid batting effort followed by disciplined bowling ensured the Dabanggs stayed in control throughout the contest, registering a confident early win in the league stage.
Bhojpuri Dabanggs Set the Tone with 155/8
Batting first, Bhojpuri Dabanggs posted a competitive total of 155/8 in 20 overs, built around a crucial middle-order partnership and timely acceleration in the death overs.
Top Performances: Bhojpuri Dabanggs
- Asgar Khan was the standout performer with the bat, smashing 60 runs off 33 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, anchoring the innings with authority.
- Ram Pravesh Yadav added stability with a composed 34 off 30 balls, rotating strike and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
- Aditya Raj Ojha chipped in with 23 off 28 balls, ensuring Bhojpuri Dabanggs reached a defendable total.
Despite regular wickets, the Dabanggs maintained composure and finished strongly in the final overs.
Best Bowlers: Telugu Warriors
- Raghu Raju impressed with figures of 1/23, maintaining pressure in the middle overs.
- Samrat Reddy and Sachin Joshi picked up important wickets to restrict Bhojpuri’s scoring rate.
Telugu Warriors Falter in the Chase
Chasing 156, the Telugu Warriors never quite found momentum and were bowled out for 114/10 in 18.1 overs.
Top Performances: Telugu Warriors
- Vinay Mahadev showed resistance with a fighting 27 off 19 balls, striking a couple of crucial boundaries.
- Sudheer Babu contributed 26 off 37 balls, but the lack of support from the other end made the chase difficult.
- Ashwin Babu added a brisk 15 off 11 balls, briefly raising hopes before falling.
Wickets fell at regular intervals, and Telugu Warriors struggled to build meaningful partnerships under mounting pressure.
Best Bowlers: Bhojpuri Dabanggs
- Manoj Tiwari led from the front with a superb spell of 3 wickets for just 19 runs, dismantling the top order.
- Rajiv Rishi was exceptional in the middle overs, picking up 2 wickets for only 3 runs, choking the run flow.
- Vikrant Singh and Asgar Khan also contributed with key breakthroughs to seal the win.
Key Turning Points of the Match
- Asgar Khan’s Counter-Attacking 60 – His aggressive innings lifted Bhojpuri Dabanggs from a cautious start to a competitive total.
- Early Breakthroughs in the Chase – Telugu Warriors lost wickets inside the powerplay, putting immediate pressure on the middle order.
- Middle-Over Bowling Squeeze – Rajiv Rishi’s tight spell ensured Telugu Warriors never recovered momentum.
Final Score Summary
Bhojpuri Dabanggs: 155/8 (20 overs)
Telugu Warriors: 114 all out (18.1 overs)
Result: Bhojpuri Dabanggs won by 41 runs
Why This Match Stood Out
- Clinical bowling performance by Bhojpuri Dabanggs
- Match-winning knock from Asgar Khan
- Strong leadership and execution under pressure
- Early statement win in CCL 2026
