Abhirath Reddy caps sensational HCA’s TG20 campaign by bagging four major awards

Hyderabad E-Champions captain M Abhirath Reddy capped off a sensational campaign by bagging four major awards even as the curtain fell on a spectacular inaugural edition of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s TG20 with Hyderabad E-Champions lifting the title.

Revenge gained: Hyderabad ace Khammam by six wickets to be crowned HCA’s TG20 champs

The tournament celebrated the individual brilliance that defined three weeks of enthralling cricket. From explosive batting displays and match-winning bowling spells to breathtaking catches and game-changing performances, the TG20 unearthed a host of stars who lit up the tournament with their consistency and flair.

Leading the honours list was E-Champions captain Abhirath Reddy, who capped off a sensational campaign by bagging four major awards. The swashbuckling batter finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 549 runs to claim the Orange Cap, which carried a cash prize of Rs 1,50,000.

Mickil Jaiswal enjoyed a memorable tournament, receiving two prestigious honours

He also received the Player of the Tournament award, presented with a cash prize of Rs 1,50,000. His relentless boundary-hitting throughout the season also earned him the Super 4s of the Tournament award, accompanied by a cash prize of Rs 50,000, and the Super 6s of the Tournament award, which carried a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

E-Champions’ pace spearhead Ajay Dev Goud emerged as the Purple Cap winner after finishing with 21 wickets. His consistency with the ball earned him the Purple Cap along with a cash prize of Rs 1,50,000.

Himateja Kodimela was named the Gamechanger of the tournament

Power-hitting specialist and Karimnagar Diamonds skipper Tanmay Agarwal was recognised as the Power Player of the Tournament after an explosive season that saw him amass 475 runs at a strike rate of 195.5, including three centuries. His fearless batting made him one of the most destructive players of the inaugural edition.

Mickil bags two prestigious awards

Khammam Aces batter Mickil Jaiswal enjoyed a memorable tournament, receiving two prestigious honours. He was adjudged the winner of the Best Catch of the Tournament award while also claiming the Incredible Moment of the Tournament award, which carried a cash prize of Rs 50,000, for producing one of the standout moments of the season during their match against Ranga Reddy Risers.

Another Khammam Aces star, Himateja Kodimela, was named the Gamechanger of the Tournament after a remarkable campaign in which he scored 430 runs in just seven innings at an astonishing average of 107.50. His match-winning contributions earned him a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

Ajay Dev Goud emerged as the Purple Cap winner after finishing with 21 wickets

Warangal Warriors skipper Aman Rao Perala earned the Super Striker of the Tournament award after entertaining fans with his fearless strokeplay. His strike rate of 245.4 was the highest among the leading run-scorers, and he received a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

The tournament also shone a spotlight on Telangana’s next generation of cricketing talent. Khammam Aces’ Ved Reddy was named the Emerging Player of the Tournament after an impressive all-round campaign, finishing among the leading wicket-takers with 14 wickets while making valuable contributions with the bat.

Ganesh adjudged best district player

Meanwhile, E-Champions’ Ganesh Gadugu was adjudged the Promising District Player of the Tournament. The young batter emerged as one of the finds of the inaugural season, scoring 212 runs at a strike rate of over 160 and playing several impactful knocks that played a key role in his team’s title-winning campaign.

Ganesh Gadugu bagged the Promising District player award

End-of-season individual award winners

Player of the Tournament: Abhirath Reddy (Hyderabad E-Champions) Rs 1,50,000.

Orange Cap (highest run-scorer): Abhirath Reddy (549 runs) Rs 1,50,000.

Purple Cap (highest wicket-taker): Ajay Dev Goud (21 wickets) Rs 1,50,000.

Super 4s of the Tournament: Abhirath Reddy Rs 50,000.

Super 6s of the Tournament: Abhirath Reddy Rs 50,000.

Super Striker of the Tournament: Aman Rao Perala Rs 50,000.

Incredible Moment of the Tournament: Mickil Jaiswal Rs 50,000.

Ved Reddy won the Emerging player of the tournament award

Gamechanger of the Tournament: Himateja Kodimela Rs 50,000.

Power Player of the Tournament: Tanmay Agarwal.

Best Catch of the Tournament: Mickil Jaiswal.

Emerging Player of the Tournament: Ved Reddy.

Promising District Player of the Tournament: Ganesh Gadugu.