Ricky Bhui’s unbeaten century powers Vizag Lions to thrilling win

Ricky Bhui smashed an unbeaten 111 off 57 balls to help Simhadri Vizag Lions post 190 for five and defeat Royals of Rayalaseema by four runs in the Andhra Premier League. GSP Teja's fighting 62 was not enough for Royals

Hyderabad: Ricky Bhui cracked a century (111 n.o., 57b, 6×4, 9×6) to fashion Simhadri Vizag Lions’ four-run win against Royals of Rayalaseema in the Andhra Premier League T20 cricket championship at the ACA International Stadium, Mangalagiri, near Vijayawada on Wednesday.

Batting first, Vizag Lions scored 190 for five in 20 overs, with Ricky Bhui in sparkling form.

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In reply, Royals fell short of the target by four runs despite a fine knock by GSP Teja (62, 38b, 7×4, 1×6).

For the Lions, B Vinay Kumar and SMD Kamil picked up two wickets apiece.

The scores: Simhadri Vizag Lions 190/5 in 20 overs (Ricky Bhui 111 n.o., Y Vasu 2/44) bt Royals of Rayalaseema 186/8 in 20 overs (GSP Teja 62, B Vinay Kumar 2/34, SMD Kamil 2/35).

Player of the match: Ricky Bhui.