Unreal Innings! Ex-RCB Cricketer Smashes 195* In T20 Match In Ayodhya League Swastik Chikara delivered a stunning performance by scoring an unbeaten 195 in a T20 match for the Gomti Thunder in the Ayodhya Premier League. The innings came after Chikara went unsold in the IPL 2026 auction, having been released by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier. Chikara and Priyanshu Pandey, opening for the Gomti Thunder, dominated the innings against the Hindon Titans, helping their team post a formidable total of 307. Pandey scored 100 not out, but Chikara stole the spotlight with his explosive batting. Chikara’s innings featured 21 sixes and 11 boundaries, with the right-handed batter smashing 126 runs off the bat through boundaries alone. He reached his century in the 14th over and continued to dominate, eventually sealing his innings with a towering six in the final over. The highlight of his innings came in the last few deliveries, where he hit six, six, four, a rare dot ball, and then another six to finish with an unbeaten 195 off 69 balls. The Gomti Thunder’s total of 307 proved too much for the Hindon Titans, who were bowled out for 218. Shekhar Sirohi top-scored with 68, but the Thunder’s bowlers, including Ritik Srivastava and Aravindra Verma, restricted the Titans’ total effectively. Chikara’s performance was a testament to his power-hitting abilities, which he has honed over the years. The 28-year-old, who idolizes Virender Sehwag, made a name for himself in the 2024 Uttar Pradesh T20 League, where he scored 499 runs at a strike rate of 186, hitting 47 sixes in 269 deliveries. Despite his impressive form, Chikara was only called up for a brief stint with Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he managed just 15 runs in four matches.#swastik_chikara #hindon_titans #gomti_thunder #ayodhya_premier_league #priyanshu_pandey
Swastik Chikara: Former RCB IPL-Winning Squad Member Smashes 195* (69) In Ayodhya Premier League | IPL 2026 Swastik Chikara delivered a standout performance in the Ayodhya Premier League on Sunday, March 22, by scoring an unbeaten 195 off 69 balls for the Gomti Thunder against the Hindon Titans. His innings, characterized by 21 sixes and 11 fours, helped his team post a formidable total of 307-0. Chikara’s aggressive batting saw him outscore his opening partner, Priyanshu Pandey, who remained unbeaten on 100 in 54 balls. Chikara’s 195 came with a strike rate of 282, as he dominated the opposition bowlers throughout the 20-over match. The innings was marked by Chikara’s ability to rotate the strike and maintain momentum. He needed just 27 runs to reach a double century when Pandey handed him the strike with five balls remaining. Chikara responded with a flurry of sixes, hitting six, six, and four before missing a ball, then finishing the innings with a six. His 21 sixes in 69 balls set a new benchmark for power-hitting in the tournament. In reply, the Hindon Titans struggled to match the Thunder’s pace, eventually being bowled out for 218. Shekhar Sirohi top-scored with an unbeaten 68 off 33 balls, but the Thunder’s bowlers restricted the Titans’ scoring. Ritik Srivastava and Aravindra Verma took three wickets each, while Atif Sajid contributed 2-13 in his three overs. The Thunder’s dominant display underscored Chikara’s impact as a key player in the competition. Chikara’s performance in the Ayodhya Premier League comes after a notable career trajectory. A hard-hitting batter who idolizes Virender Sehwag, he gained recognition during his stint with the Meerut Mavericks in the 2024 Uttar Pradesh T20 League. There, he scored 499 runs at a strike rate of 186, hitting 47 sixes in 269 balls.#virender_sehwag #swastik_chikara #hindon_titans #gomti_thunder #ayodhya_premier_league
