TamilNadu Premier league Nz edition

*FINAL*

*POWER PONDY VS OOTY THALAIVAS*

Power Pondy proved why they were arguably the best team in the tournament as they played the dream finals.

Bowling first against Ooty, they got off to the perfect start. Mahesh Shanmugam struck in his very first over as he got the very crucial wicket of the in form Kriv Kadakia. That set the tone for Pondy. Prashant Patel struck in the very next over as he got Skipper Karthik who has been in fantastic form as well. Hariprasanth didnt take long to make a mark as he got Jude of his first over. In his second over, he got Roopesh leg before and Pondy were firmly on top. Hari quickly got his third and this time it was the very crucial wicket of Ashok Kesana. The Pondy camp was jubilant and it was very evident from the energy in the field.

It didn't take long for the fielders to impress. Sharikh Syed with a fabulous direct hit ensured Pondy got the wicket of Anand. The combined duo of Prashant and Sree Hari inflicted another run out, this time of Gayashanth. Sree Hari bowled another brilliant spell, as he 3 wickets while going at just 3.45 an over and closed the innings in quick time.

Chasing 43 to win, Prashant got off to a flier, with 4 quick boundaries in the first 2 overs. Adharsh started of well and got Prashant in his first over. Keshava at number 3 came out with clear intent. He smashed 4 quick boundaries and hit the winning runs to seal the title for Pondy.

Pondy were deservedly the winners of TNPL-NZ Season-6. They played with their heart on their sleeves, backed each other up, never let any player feel left out, played with the highest level of sportsmanship and carried themselves like champions. Raw emotions were captured in many of the veterans as they celebrated the accolade that has denied them for a long time and this win stretched beyond just the players and the team that has been closely knit like a family was seen filled with emotions as they celebrated together.

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*QUALIFIER-2*

*CHENNAI MARINA BOYS VS OOTY THALAIVAS*

The Chennai Marina Boys and Ooty Thalaivas faced off in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the finals against Pondy. Jude was in red hot form as he smashed another 70+ of just 45 balls smashing 8 4s and 3 6s and that set the tone for Ooty. Kiran and Aaron intervene to pick 2 quick wickets and kept the game in the balance. Ulaganathan was brilliant with the ball as he conceeded just 25 runs of his 4 overs and picked up a crucial wicket. Shylesh got the important wicket of Jude and bowled economically at 8 an over. Ashok Kesana was in good form as he anchored the innings with a well composed 35 and with support from Gayashanth Ooty reached 178.

Chasing 179, Karthikeyen carried his form from morning to this game as he scored a very important 25 to keep Chennai in the game. But opening bowler Adharsh bowled brilliantly. 3 wickets of the top 5 and within the powerplay ensured Ooty were on top. Skipper Aaron ensured Chennai fought well as he scored a crucial 20+. Shylesh and Dinesh in the middle order were very good. Dinesh smashed 25+ of just 9 balls to keep Chennai in the hunt. Good spells from Nakhul and Sowndar in the middle made sure Ooty kept things under control. Krishna Gopi and Roopesh picked 3 wickets between them to ensure Ooty Thalaivas won the game by 24 runs and progress to the finals.

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*QUALIFIER-2*

*CHENNAI MARINA BOYS VS OOTY THALAIVAS*

The Chennai Marina Boys and Ooty Thalaivas faced off in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the finals against Pondy. Jude was in red hot form as he smashed another 70+ of just 45 balls smashing 8 4s and 3 6s and that set the tone for Ooty. Kiran and Aaron intervene to pick 2 quick wickets and kept the game in the balance. Ulaganathan was brilliant with the ball as he conceeded just 25 runs of his 4 overs and picked up a crucial wicket. Shylesh got the important wicket of Jude and bowled economically at 8 an over. Ashok Kesana was in good form as he anchored the innings with a well composed 35 and with support from Gayashanth Ooty reached 178.

Chasing 179, Karthikeyen carried his form from morning to this game as he scored a very important 25 to keep Chennai in the game. But opening bowler Adharsh bowled brilliantly. 3 wickets of the top 5 and within the powerplay ensured Ooty were on top. Skipper Aaron ensured Chennai fought well as he scored a crucial 20+. Shylesh and Dinesh in the middle order were very good. Dinesh smashed 25+ of just 9 balls to keep Chennai in the hunt. Good spells from Nakhul and Sowndar in the middle made sure Ooty kept things under control. Krishna Gopi and Roopesh picked 3 wickets between them to ensure Ooty Thalaivas won the game by 24 runs and progress to the finals.

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*ELIMINATOR*

*MADURAI MAVEERARKAL VS OOTY THALAIVAS*

The eliminator was played between Madurai and Ooty. Batting first, Navaneethen as usual got his team of to a flier. He carried his fantastic form forward and scored a quick fire 40 with 5 crunching boundaries and a 6. Ooty bowlers Karthik and Adharsh were brilliant. Picking 5 wickets between them with the former getting 3 and the latter 2, they pulled the momentum towards Ooty in the powerplay. Captain Sathish steadied the ship for Madurai with a composed 33. Sowndar bowled an economical spell and scalped 2 wickets. Crucial contribution from Parthi ensured Madurai set a tricky target of 130.

Chasing, Jude got Ooty of to a flier with a 33 of 14 balls with 2 4s and 3 6s, batting at 235 strike rate. Youngster Kriv Kadakia carried forward his sublime form. Scored a fantastic 60 not out mixing aggression with caution. Jayakumar was bery good for Madurai, as he has been all seaosn for them as fot 1 for 23 of his quota of overs. With Arun Prabhu anchoring the innings with a 30 not out l, Ooty reached their target comfortably and progressed to Qualifier 2.

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*QUALIFIER-1*

*POWER PONDY VS CHENNAI MARINA BOYS*

The Qualifier 1 truly lived up to its name. 2 best teams from the league stages battled it out for a place in the final and they ensured the game kept the audience glued to following the game.

Batting first, Power Pondy posted a fantastic total on the board. Veteran Hariprasanth led from the front. His intent was clear from ball one. A fabulous hundred on the biggest of stages from the southpaw ensured Pondy were well on track in the game. He smashed 14 4s and 6 6s and finished an outstanding 115. Kiran Ahir from Chennai delivered a wonderful opening spell at the midst of the onslaught. He bowled 4 overs for just 21 runs with a brilliant dot ball count of 13. Zaid played the perfect anchor role to Hari as he held the middle overs together very well and scored a composed 20. Chennai pulled things back very well in the middle overs with the duo of Shylesh Ramar and Kishore Kumar Ganesan bowling their quota of overs at just 8 runs an over. Sri Hari came in towards the end and played a much required cameo of 20 at 200 strike rate to take Pondy to 185.

Chennai came out with clear intent. Openers got off to a quick start, but Prashant and Hari removed them in quick succession. Ulaganathan played a brilliant knock at number 3 scoring 45 and kept Chennai very much in the game. But a brilliant run out by Sri Hari got Ulaganathan. The middle order still fought brilliantly. Karthikeyan and Dinesh Guneja Scored much needed 30s and kept them in the game. But crucial breakthroughs by Mahesh and Akshay ensured Power Pondy regained control and won by 35 runs to progress ot the final.

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The hunt for a first title begins… 🏆

Only a few hours to go until the grand final 🏏
Two teams going head-to-head once again on the biggest stage.

Last year’s finalists Power Pondy
Led by Captain Prashanth Patel
Tournament’s leading run-scorer Hari Balakrishnan
And rising talent Shree Hari

Keep an eye on these three they could be the game changers.

The countdown is on ⏳
See you all tomorrow at Kumue Cricket Club, 11:00 AM sharp.

Finals day let’s go! 🔥🏆

Just a few hours to go for a mighty final 🏏
Two teams battling it out, back to back in the finals.

Defending champions Ooty Thalaivas
Led by Captain Karthik Ratna
With destructive opener Jude
And youth sensation Kriv

Three big names to watch out for.

The countdown begins ⏳
See you all tomorrow at Kumue Cricket Club, 11:00 AM sharp.

Let the finals fever begin

This is just the beginning, with many more to come.
What an amazing achievement. Subbiah Sundara

Our very own Selwin making it to the New Zealand Under-19 squad honestly feels surreal. Still feels nostalgic thinking back to when he was just 13, turning up to our league with raw skills and big dreams. From that early start, he never missed a season played all six, including this year.

There are emotions everywhere right now because this one feels personal. Someone from our own has made it, and that makes it so special.

Pure hard work really does pay off. A massive shout-out to his family to their constant support, dedication, and belief behind the scenes have meant everything in this journey.

Wishing him all the success in the world and hoping he goes as high as his talent can take him. TNPL NZ and everyone around it are right behind you, supporting you in every way.

Go hard, mate.
You’re already a role model for the younger kids coming through.
Enjoy the tournament and do the country proud.

Peace ✌️

Final Showdown Begins

Ten teams fought hard this season, and now only two are left and Pondy is one of them.

Power Pondy is into the finals for the second season in a row. They missed out last time, but they’re coming back stronger and more determined. This time, they face the mighty Ooty Thalaivas. Let’s see what they bring to the field.

Happy to introduce the Pondy players, a team hungry to win this title for the first time.

Come along, support your mates, and cheer them on.

📍 Kumue Cricket Club Grounds
🗓 This Sunday, 21st — Season 6

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Final Showdown :

After a tough season with 10 teams, only two have made it to the Season 6 finals.
Once again, it’s the same finalists from Season 5, renewing their rivalry on the biggest stage.

We’re happy to introduce the players of Ooty Thalaivas the defending champions coming into the finals with confidence and style.

Come along, cheer loud, and support your mates at Kumue Cricket Club Grounds this Sunday the 21st 2025 to witness another epic finals.

Special thanks to all the sponsors who supported throughout this journey

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