5 best knocks of TNPL 2024 ft. Ravichandran Ashwin
The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 season was nothing short of spectacular, filled with thrilling matches, nail-biting finishes, and outstanding individual performances. Since its inception in 2016, TNPL has grown in stature, providing a platform for young talents to showcase their skills and for seasoned players to reinforce their prowess.
This year's edition was no different, with the tournament witnessing a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging stars making their mark. The Dindigul Dragons emerged as the champions, clinching their maiden title after a gripping final against the defending champions, Lyca Kovai Kings.
Among the standout performers of the season was the seasoned all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who led the Dindigul Dragons both with the bat and the ball. His performances were instrumental in guiding his team to the title.
However, Ashwin was not the only player who dazzled with the bat. The season saw a plethora of breathtaking knocks. Players like Sai Sudharsan, Shivam Singh, and Baba Indrajith delivered memorable performances that left a lasting impression.
Here are the five best knocks of TNPL 2024, featuring the extraordinary batting displays that defined the tournament.
5 best knocks of TNPL 2024
#5 Ravichandran Ashwin – 52 off 46 balls (Final)
In the summit clash of TNPL 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin led the Dindigul Dragons to their maiden title with a captain’s knock against the defending champions, Lyca Kovai Kings. Chasing a modest target of 130, Ashwin’s 52 off 46 balls was instrumental in guiding his team to victory.
Ashwin's innings included three boundaries at a strike rate of 113.04, demonstrating his ability to anchor the innings while keeping the scoreboard ticking. His composed knock ensured that the Dragons reached the target with 10 balls to spare, culminating in a historic win for the team.
#4 Shivam Singh – 106* off 57 balls
Shivam Singh's unbeaten 106 off 57 balls for the Dindigul Dragons against Siechem Madurai Panthers was a crucial innings that helped his team post a formidable total of 201/5. Singh's innings, marked by a strike rate of 185.96, included 10 sixes and six fours. His ability to rotate the strike and find the boundary at regular intervals put immense pressure on the Panthers' bowlers. Singh's century was a pivotal factor in the Dragons' 30-run victory.
#3 Baba Indrajith – 96* off 49 balls
In a thrilling encounter against Lyca Kovai Kings, Baba Indrajith played a scintillating innings of 96* off 49 balls for the Dindigul Dragons. Chasing a target of 173, Indrajith's unbeaten knock came at a strike rate of 195.91, featuring 11 fours and five sixes. His aggressive approach and timely boundaries ensured that the Dragons maintained the required run rate throughout the chase. Indrajith's innings was instrumental in the Dragons securing a five-wicket victory with four balls to spare.
#2 Ravichandran Ashwin – 69* off 30 balls
Adding to his stellar performance in the final, Ravichandran Ashwin delivered another match-winning knock of 69* off 30 balls in the TNPL 2024 qualifier against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. Ashwin's innings, at a whopping strike rate of 230, included three sixes and a staggering 11 fours. His aggressive batting propelled the Dragons to chase down a target of 109 in just 10.5 overs, securing a nine-wicket victory. Ashwin's knock was a perfect blend of experience and power-hitting, displaying his invaluable contribution to the team’s success.
#1 Sai Sudharsan – 123* off 56 balls
Sai Sudharsan's unbeaten 123 off 56 balls was one of the highlights of the TNPL 2024. Playing for Lyca Kovai Kings against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Sudharsan's blistering knock came at a strike rate of 219.64. His innings was laced with nine fours and as many sixes, showcasing his ability to dominate the bowlers. This exceptional performance not only helped his team chase down a daunting target of 201 but also earned him the Player of the Match award.