Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights Edge Crazy XI Kollam Sailors in Last-Over Nail-Biter
- September 22, 2025
The Tranquil Developers You Selects IPL 2025 (Exhibition) served up another classic at DCS You Selects Arena 2, where Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights held their nerve to chase down 207 with just one wicket in hand. It was a game of fine margins—Kollam Sailors posted a daunting 206/5, driven by a brilliant innings from Gurdip Singh Virdi, but Gwalior’s batting depth, led by Anil Velappan’s fireworks, carried them over the line. The match swung both ways before Gwalior finished at 207/9 in 20 overs, sealing a memorable one-wicket win.
Kollam Sailors batted first and wasted no time in putting pressure on the bowlers. Mukul Maalik was the early aggressor, cracking 63 off 34 balls with nine fours and a six, dominating the powerplay. After his departure, Gurdip Singh Virdi took charge, playing a sublime knock of 77 not out from 44 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and six towering sixes. His innings anchored the middle overs and ensured the run rate never dipped, despite the loss of partners around him.
Supporting contributions came from Sheldon, who chipped in with 19, and Mohsen Mattoo, who set the tempo with 21. The lower order added useful runs, with Jamshiq remaining unbeaten to see them close at 206/5. Though they benefitted from 14 extras, it was largely the clean striking of Gurdip and Maalik that set up the formidable total. On the bowling front, they later fought valiantly, with Sharan Pinto and Mohsen Mattoo sharing six wickets between them, but ultimately fell agonizingly short as Gwalior’s batting proved relentless.
Chasing 207, Gwalior needed a strong start, and they got it through Anil Velappan, whose 66 off 38 balls with three fours and six sixes dismantled Kollam’s attack. His partnership with Bagee Gopal, who blasted 31 off just 12 balls, gave them early momentum. However, the middle order faltered, with quick wickets falling—Jazz, Shafeek Blacky, and Alloosio all departed cheaply, leaving the chase finely poised at 140/5.
It was the late-order resilience that tilted the game. Nidheesh Raju’s composed 25 from 24 and DK’s explosive unbeaten 30 off just 10 balls turned the tide back in Gwalior’s favor. Though wickets tumbled in the closing overs, Prem’s calm presence ensured the Knights inched home in the final over. Their total of 207/9 perfectly matched Kollam’s challenge, clinching a one-wicket thriller that underlined both sides’ fighting spirit.
Star of the Match – Anil Velappan
Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights
Blasted 66 off 38 balls with three fours and six sixes, laying the foundation for Gwalior’s remarkable last-over victory.
Master Blaster – Gurdip Singh Virdi
Crazy XI Kollam Sailors
Anchored the innings with 77 not out from 44 deliveries, striking five fours and six sixes to drive Kollam past the 200-run mark.
Power Arm – Sharan Pinto
Crazy XI Kollam Sailors
Delivered a miserly spell of 4-0-27-2, removing Bagee Gopal and Jazz at crucial stages to keep Kollam in the contest.
Safe Hands – Prem
Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights
Excelled in the field with sharp reflexes, holding on to key chances and saving crucial runs during tense phases of the chase.
“This was a true team effort. Anil and DK were brilliant, and Prem’s composure in the field made the difference today.”
Dhiyan
Captain – Imex Cargo TFS Gwalior Knights
“We put up a strong total, but couldn’t finish with the ball. Credit to Gwalior for holding their nerve in crunch moments.”
John Flory
Captain – Crazy XI Kollam Sailors
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