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**Summary:**
The Tiruppur Tamizhans have set a formidable target of 221 runs for the Dindigul Dragons in the final of the 9th TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League) cricket tournament. After Dindigul won the toss and elected to bowl, Tiruppur’s opening batsmen, Tushar Raheja and Amit Sathvik, put on a blistering partnership of 121 runs. Sathvik scored a quickfire 65, and Raheja followed with 77. Late contributions from Sasidev and Anovanghar propelled Tiruppur to a final score of 220 for 5 in their 20 overs. Karthik Saran took 2 wickets for Dindigul. Dindigul Dragons now face a challenging chase to win the championship.
**News Article:**
**Tiruppur Tamizhans Set Stiff 221 Target for Dindigul Dragons in TNPL Final**
**NATHAM, DINDIGUL, [Date of match]** – The Tiruppur Tamizhans have put the Dindigul Dragons under pressure in the TNPL final, setting a target of 221 runs after a dominant batting performance at the NPR College ground in Natham.
Dindigul Dragons captain Ravichandran Ashwin won the toss and elected to bowl first, but the decision backfired as Tiruppur’s openers, Tushar Raheja and Amit Sathvik, launched a stunning attack. They raced to a 121-run partnership in just 10.4 overs, with Sathvik smashing a quick 65 off 34 balls. Raheja continued the onslaught, scoring 77 off 46 deliveries.
[Image of Tiruppur Batsmen in Action – Credit: twitter/@TNPremierLeague]
Despite a brief stutter in the middle overs, late hitting from Sasidev (20) and Anovanghar (25) ensured that Tiruppur reached a commanding total of 220 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Karthik Saran was the pick of the Dindigul bowlers, claiming 2 wickets.
The Dindigul Dragons now face a daunting task as they begin their chase of 221 to win the 9th TNPL title. The match is currently underway.
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