Srinagar, Oct 19: Athwas India XI secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Royal Goodwill Cricket Club in Semi-Final 1 of the Khyber Red Premier League Season 3, successfully chasing down a target of 154 runs to book their place in the grand finale.
As per a statement issued, batting first, Royal Goodwill CC were bowled out for 153 runs in 18.2 overs. Nasir Bashir led their batting effort with an impressive 73 off 39 balls, Athwas India XI’s Yash Garag delivered a match-defining bowling performance, claiming five wickets for just nine runs in 3.2 overs. Tripuresh Singh also made a significant contribution with three wickets.
In reply, Athwas India XI chased down the target in 19.4 overs, losing seven wickets. Tripuresh Singh contributed a valuable 35 runs off 21 balls, while Asif Rasool added 26 runs off 27 deliveries to Royal Goodwill CC’s first-innings total. For Royal Goodwill CC, Vaibhav Mali picked up three wickets for 29 runs, while Sajad Dar claimed two wickets.
The high-stakes encounter was graced by the presence of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, adding significance to the occasion. The match witnessed an extraordinary response from cricket fans, with more than 10,000 spectators turning up to witness the contest, underlining the growing popularity of the Khyber Red Premier League across Jammu & Kashmir.
Irfan Ahmad Guju, Owner of Athwas India XI and Founder of IA Multi Ventures Private Limited, who was also present to back his team, said, “We are committed to promoting sports in Kashmir and providing a platform to talented youth who lack access to opportunities.”
Organised by Red FM, the Khyber Red Premier League has emerged as a major platform for cricketing talent, bringing together leading players and passionate fans. The tournament also supports the broader vision of youth engagement through sports and a drug-free Kashmir, encouraging young people to channel their energy into positive and constructive activities.
With this victory, Athwas India XI have taken a significant step towards the title, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated grand finale of Khyber Red Premier League Season 3.
