Warangal Warriors Beat Hyderabad Hurricanes by 18 Runs in Almasguda T20 Match

The Champions 11 Cricket League T20 Tournament saw an exciting clash on Monday, June 15, 2026, as the Warangal Warriors defeated the Hyderabad Hurricanes by 18 runs. The match was played at the AYR Cricket Stadium, located in the Almasguda neighborhood.

The star of the match was K. Vamshi Vidyath, whose outstanding all-round performance proved to be the deciding factor for the Warangal Warriors. Vidyath excelled in both departments of the game, scoring a crucial half-century and later picking up key wickets during the second innings.

During the first half of the match, the Warangal Warriors took to the crease first. They managed to score a total of 158 runs before their innings came to an end in 16.4 overs. Vidyath led the batting attack and ended up as the top scorer for his side. He played a swift knock of 55 runs off 36 balls, which featured eight boundaries to help build a competitive total.

Faced with a target of 159 runs to win, the Hyderabad Hurricanes struggled to maintain the required run rate. The Warriors' bowling attack kept a tight leash on the batsmen, restricting the Hurricanes to a total of 140 runs for the loss of nine wickets by the end of their 20 overs.

Vidyath was equally effective with the ball during the Hurricanes' chase. He claimed two wickets to disrupt the opposition's momentum and seal the 18-run victory for his team.

Following the conclusion of the game, Vidyath was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning contribution of 55 runs and two wickets. The final scoreboard read: Warangal Warriors 158 runs in 16.4 overs, defeating the Hyderabad Hurricanes who finished at 140/9 in 20 overs.