Punjab De Sher vs Telugu Warriors Live Score & Updates, CCL 2026: Akhil Akkineni's brilliant unbeaten 101 off 56 balls powered Telugu Warriors to 184/4 against Punjab De Sher. After a maiden first over, Akhil and Ashwin Babu steadily built momentum, bringing up a 100-run opening stand. Ashwin scored a solid 60 before falling in the 16th over, triggering a brief slide as Punjab picked up a couple more wickets through Raunakk.
Despite the late breakthroughs, Akhil carried the innings, accelerating in the final overs and completing a superb century, receiving a guard of honour from his teammates. A slow over-rate penalty on Punjab helped Telugu finish strongly. Telugu Warriors end with a competitive 184/4, leaving Punjab a stiff chase ahead.
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Punjab De Sher will walk in with mixed emotions after their 31-run loss to Karnataka Bulldozers. With a balanced lineup featuring aggressive batters and experienced performers, the defending champions' challenge will be to translate potential into execution under pressure.
Telugu Warriors, on the other hand, faced a one-sided defeat at the hands of Bhojpuri Dabbangs, losing by 41 runs. Captain Manoj Tiwary and Asgar dismantled the Warriors with bat and ball, exposing vulnerabilities in their middle order and death bowling.
Yet, Telugu Warriors remain one of the most seasoned teams in CCL history, known for their fighting spirit and knack for comebacks. Their ability to regroup swiftly will be tested as they look to avoid a second consecutive setback.
Adding momentum to the day's narrative is the earlier fixture, where Jammy's sparkling 97 powered Bengal Tigers to a successful chase of 200 in just 19.1 overs. That thrilling finish has already injected excitement into the matchday, raising expectations for another high-scoring contest under lights.
As Punjab De Sher and Telugu Warriors lock horns in the second match of the day, both sides know the stakes are rising early in the tournament. A win here could set the tone for resurgence; a loss would leave the road ahead far more challenging. With pride, momentum, and early survival on the line, fans can expect a competitive and emotionally charged battle in Vizag as both teams look to make a mark.
