Thrissur Titans’ Vishnu Vinod unleashed a batting masterclass, smashing the fastest century in Kerala Cricket League (KCL) history to power his team to a resounding eight-wicket victory over Alleppey Ripples.
Vinod, promoted as an opener for the first time, unleashed a barrage of sixes and boundaries, reaching his half-century in just 19 balls and his century in a mere 33 balls. His 139-run knock off 44 deliveries included 17 maximums and five fours.
The Ripples bowlers were left helpless as Vinod dominated the crease, setting a new benchmark for power hitting in the tournament. His onslaught overshadowed Mohammed Azharuddeen’s measured 90 for Ripples, who set a target of 182 for Thrissur to chase.
Earlier, Aries Kollam Sailors secured a place in the semifinals after defeating Calicut Globstars by three wickets. A lower-order rally by bowlers N.M. Sharafuddeen, A.G. Amal, and Ashik Muhammad helped Sailors reach the target of 173 with one ball to spare.
Sharafuddeen’s quick-fire 20 off 10 balls, including three boundaries and a six, brought the run-rate under control. Amal and Muhammad then kept their nerve to guide Sailors home.
