Shahir Shines, Jereesh Jolts – Thrissur Legends Crush Indore Chargers in Dominant Fashion
- October 19, 2025
The Tranquil Developers You Selects IPL 2025 (Exhibition) Eliminator at DCS You Selects Arena 1, Rahmaniyah, Sharjah, saw a clinical performance from Jallus Foodstuffs Thrissur Legends, who outplayed VDS Indore Chargers by six wickets. With fiery bowling from Shahir Mohammed and Leander Daryl Paul, followed by an explosive counterattack led by Jereesh Jalaludeen, the Legends stormed into the next round with style and swagger.
Batting first, Indore Chargers struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Thrissur attack. Skipper Nitin Jain (C) opted to bat, but early wickets derailed their plans. Opener Rahul Chauhan (24 off 15) started briskly, but wickets fell at regular intervals as Leander Daryl Paul (2/17) and Shahir Mohammed (2/28) ripped through the middle order. The Chargers’ resistance came from Deepak Rao (33 off 32), who mixed patience with precision before holing out to deep midwicket. Late cameos from Ashif Amla (21 off 16)* provided a modest finish, as the Chargers were bundled out for 114 in 17.4 overs.
Thrissur’s bowlers were relentless — Leander bowled with exceptional rhythm, hitting consistent lengths, while Shahir’s variations broke the backbone of Indore’s batting. Supporting them, Shamz (2/12) and Sreenath K (1/16) ensured there was no easy escape route. Their fielding was sharp too — Linesh took two vital catches, including a blinder to dismiss Rahul Chauhan off Sreenath’s bowling, keeping Indore under constant pressure.
Chasing 115, Thrissur Legends wasted no time asserting dominance. Despite losing Prasanth Asokan (14 off 11) and Linesh (1 off 4) early, wicketkeeper-batter Jereesh Jalaludeen launched a brutal counterattack. His 41 off just 20 balls — featuring four boundaries and three massive sixes — completely shifted momentum. When he departed at 76/3, Sreenath K (22 off 19) and Shahir Mohammed (24 off 11)* carried the assault forward. Shahir’s finishing touch, including two sixes over long-on, sealed the chase in just 12.1 overs, securing an emphatic six-wicket victory.
This match was a statement of intent from the Legends — their bowling was clinical, batting fearless, and fielding sharp. Indore, on the other hand, struggled with both tempo and application. Their decision to bat first backfired as they couldn’t counter Thrissur’s bowling precision or match their power-hitting intensity.
Star of the Match – Shahir Mohammed
Jallus Foodstuffs Thrissur Legends
A match-turning all-round show: 2/28 with the ball and an unbeaten 24 off 11 balls to finish the chase in style.
Master Blaster – Jereesh Jalaludeen
Jallus Foodstuffs Thrissur Legends
Explosive 41 off 20 balls with clean hitting all around the park, setting up the chase with authority and flair.
Power Arm – Leander Daryl Paul
Jallus Foodstuffs Thrissur Legends
Disciplined spell of 2/17 in four overs, removing key batters and maintaining tight control through his accurate pace.
Safe Hands – Linesh
Jallus Foodstuffs Thrissur Legends
Took two sharp catches, including a vital one to dismiss Rahul Chauhan, ensuring Thrissur’s grip on the game remained unbroken.
“Our execution was near-perfect. Shahir’s all-round display and Jereesh’s explosive batting defined our intent. This was total team cricket.”
Giri Nair
Captain – Jallus Foodstuffs Thrissur Legends
“We needed 30 more runs to stay in the game. Early wickets hurt us badly, and Thrissur deserved the win.”
Nitin Jain
Captain – VDS Indore Chargers
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