Silent Killer Kandal Defeat Headquarter Chopal by 23 Runs in Round One Encounter

Silent Killer Kandal continued the thrilling action at the 26th Friends Cup Nerwa Cricket Championship 2026 with a 23-run victory over Headquarter Chopal in their Round One clash 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: 12:26 PM
• Toss: Headquarter Chopal opted to field
• Result: Silent Killer Kandal won by 23 runs

Silent Killer Kandal Innings

Batting first, Silent Killer Kandal put up a competitive total of 104/8 in 8 overs. The innings was powered by explosive hitting from Ayush Uniyal, who played a rapid knock with an exceptional strike rate. Silent Killer Kandal raced to 53 runs in just 2.5 overs, putting early pressure on the bowling side.

The innings concluded at 01:04 PM, giving the team a defendable total.

Headquarter Chopal Chase

Chasing 105, Headquarter Chopal fought back but were restricted to 81/5 in 8 overs. Despite a solid effort from Aniket Kapaik, disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs from Silent Killer Kandal ensured the target remained out of reach.

The match ended at 01:50 PM, sealing a well-earned victory for Silent Killer Kandal.

Best Performances

Batters

• Ayush Uniyal (Silent Killer Kandal): 16 runs, SR 287.50
• Aniket Kapaik (Headquarter Chopal): 22 runs
• Ritik Rana Pintu Bastil (Silent Killer Kandal): 9 runs, SR 300.00

Bowlers

• Sachin Mehta (Headquarter Chopal): 3 wickets
• Monu (Headquarter Chopal): 3 wickets
• Sumit Chauhan (Silent Killer Kandal): 2 wickets

The victory strengthens Silent Killer Kandal’s campaign as the Friends Cup Nerwa 2026 continues to deliver high-intensity cricket.