Chennai Braves faced a tough start, losing six wickets for just 27 runs. However, skipper Charith Asalanka (31) and Aayan Afzal Khan (19 not out) led a resilient comeback, forming a crucial 49-run partnership for the seventh wicket. The team finished at 97 for 7.

Despite fine performances from Samp Army’s openers Andries Gous (43) and Faf du Plessis (31), the Braves fought bravely to control their run flow. The match remained on edge until the last over, where Najibulllah Zadran’s six secured the victory for Samp Army.

In Chennai Braves’ innings, they struggled early, with key players like Jason Roy and George Munsey falling quickly. The team was at a dismal 27 for 6 at the halfway mark. However, a late resurgence led by Asalanka and Afzal Khan brought them close to the 100-run mark.

Samp Army, in pursuit of the target, had a solid start with Gous and du Plessis scoring boundaries and sixes. Despite losing wickets, including du Plessis and Gous, Zadran’s six in the last over secured the win with one ball to spare.

Final scores: Samp Army won by 7 wickets, with Chennai Braves scoring 97 for 7 in 10 overs and Samp Army reaching 99 for 3 in 9.5 overs. Notable contributions came from Kobe Herft, Charith Asalanka, Andries Gous, and Faf du Plessis.