Tranquil Hawks Goa Strikers Crush Malappuram Sultans with 71-Run Victory
- September 14, 2025
At DCS You Selects Arena 2, the Tranquil Hawks Goa Strikers put on a commanding performance to overwhelm The Warriors Malappuram Sultans by 71 runs in the Tranquil Developers You Selects IPL 2025 (Exhibition). The contest was one-sided once the Hawks’ top order fired in unison, and their bowlers ruthlessly cleaned up the Sultan’s resistance.
Batting first after winning the toss, the Hawks posted a formidable 187 for 5 in their 20 overs. The foundation was laid by Ajay Saklani’s composed 52 from 38 balls, which featured five boundaries and a six. He played the anchor role, ensuring stability at the top. His partner in crime was Divjot Singh Arora, who played an exhilarating knock of 46 off 26 balls, striking two fours and three sixes with a blistering strike rate of 176.92. Together, they lifted the innings with controlled aggression, piling pressure on the bowlers.
The middle order chipped in equally well, with Shawn George adding 39 off 27 balls, including two fours and a six, before falling to a run-out in the 19th over. Lower down, cameos from Jayesh DS (8), Sachin Chhabra (20), and skipper Revelino Fernandes (0)* ensured that the total crossed 180. The Hawks’ innings was also bolstered by a disciplined approach, capitalizing on loose deliveries while keeping wickets in hand. By the time the dust settled, the scoreboard reflected 187—a daunting target for the Sultans.
In reply, Malappuram Sultans faltered early and never recovered. Despite a blazing start by Ryan Rasheed (28 off 15 balls), their batting collapsed spectacularly. Wickets fell in a cluster, with the score crashing from 44/2 to 52/5 in no time. Skipper Rachin Style managed only 6, while others failed to stitch meaningful partnerships. Billyas (14) and Dillip Kumar (25 off 20) tried to resist, but the pressure of the chase proved too heavy. The lower order folded quickly, with the team bundled out for just 116 in 16.4 overs.
The Hawks’ bowlers were clinical and relentless. Deven Uchil starred with 3/12 in his two overs, removing Noushad, Ryan Rasheed, and Dale in quick succession. He was backed by Shawn George’s 2/11 and Omkar Ozardekar’s 2/23, while Vinod Kumar and Sachin Chhabra chipped in with one wicket apiece. Each bowler executed plans with precision, cutting off scoring opportunities and forcing reckless shots from the Sultan’s batters.
Star of the Match – Shawn George
Tranquil Hawks Goa Strikers
Delivered a match-winning all-round performance, scoring 39 runs off 27 balls with two fours and a six, before tightening the screws with the ball, taking 2 for 11 in three overs to cap off a memorable night.
Master Blaster – Divjot Singh Arora
Tranquil Hawks Goa Strikers
Blazed away with 46 runs from 26 balls, smashing three sixes and two fours at a strike rate of 176.92, propelling Goa to a commanding total.
Power Arm – Deven Uchil
Tranquil Hawks Goa Strikers
Turned the tide with a fiery spell, ripping through the Malappuram top order with 3 wickets for just 12 runs in two overs, dismantling their chase.
Safe Hands – Noushad
Malappuram Sultans
Held the standout catch of the night to dismiss Ajay Saklani off Rakesh Unnithan’s bowling, halting Goa’s charge at a crucial moment.
“Our batters set the tone, and the bowlers finished the job perfectly. This was as clinical as it gets.”
Revelino Fernandes
Captain – Tranquil Hawks Goa Strikers
“We lost wickets far too quickly and couldn’t build partnerships. Credit to Goa Strikers for dominating in all departments.”
Rachin Style
Captain – Malappuram Sultans
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