KD 11 Kotkhai Defeat Theog Spartans by 23 Runs in High-Scoring Round One Match

KD 11 Kotkhai delivered a dominant batting performance to defeat Theog Spartans by 23 runs in a Round One match of the 26th Friends Cup Nerwa Cricket Championship 2026. The match was played at GDC Nerwa, Shimla on 05 January 2026.

Match Details

• Round: Round One
• Venue: GDC Nerwa, Shimla
• Format: Limited Overs (8 overs per side)
• Start Time: 02:03 PM
• Toss: KD 11 Kotkhai opted to bat
• Result: KD 11 Kotkhai won by 23 runs

KD 11 Kotkhai Innings

Batting first, KD 11 Kotkhai posted a commanding total of 120/2 in 8 overs. The innings was headlined by a sensational knock from Sunny, who smashed 78 runs in a breathtaking display of power hitting. Sunny reached his half-century in quick time and finished with 7 sixes and 2 fours, completely dominating the bowling attack.

KD 11 Kotkhai crossed 52 runs in just 3.3 overs and raced to 104 runs in 6.3 overs, putting the opposition under immense pressure. The innings ended at 02:34 PM.

Theog Spartans Chase

Chasing a steep target of 121, Theog Spartans got off to a brisk start but were restricted to 97/8 in 8 overs. Despite fighting knocks from Kartik Kanwar and Ashish Ronta, regular wickets halted their momentum.

The match concluded at 03:08 PM, sealing a deserved victory for KD 11 Kotkhai.

Best Performances

Batters

• Sunny (KD 11 Kotkhai): 78 runs, SR 312.00
• Kartik Kanwar (Theog Spartans): 26 runs
• Ashish Ronta (Theog Spartans): 11 runs

Bowlers

• Rajat Sohota (KD 11 Kotkhai): 2 wickets
• Sunny (KD 11 Kotkhai): 2 wickets
• Govind (Lovely) (KD 11 Kotkhai): 2 wickets

The explosive performance from KD 11 Kotkhai, especially Sunny’s match-winning innings, made this contest one of the most entertaining matches of Round One at FCN 2026.