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Kovai Kings reach TNPL final with 84-run win over Trichy Grand Cholas

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Kovai Kings reach TNPL final with 84-run win over Trichy Grand Cholas
Summary

Kovai Kings defeated Trichy Grand Cholas by 84 runs in the 2026 TNPL Qualifier 2 on August 26 at MA Chidambaram Stadium. After winning the toss, Kovai batted first and scored 183/5, while Trichy struggled, bowled out for just 99 in 15.4 overs, suffering five golden ducks. Deeban Lingesh stood out with a hat-trick, becoming the first bowler in TNPL history to achieve this feat. Kovai Kings will face Madurai Panthers in the final on August 28.

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  • •Kovai Kings scored 183/5; Trichy Grand Cholas bowled out for 99.
  • •Five players from Trichy recorded golden ducks during the match.
  • •Deeban Lingesh took a hat-trick and was named Player of the Match.
  • •Kovai will face Madurai Panthers in the TNPL final on August 28.
  • •Trichy collapsed early, falling to 6 wickets for just 5 runs.
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  • 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Five golden ducks: Trichy Grand Cholas suffer horror batting collapse in 84-run loss as Kovai Kings storm into 2026 TNPL final
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Trichy Grand Cholas collapsed to five golden ducks and were bowled out below 100 as Kovai Kings sealed an 84-run win to reach the 2026 TNPL final.

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