Shahrukh blitz takes Kovai into TNPL final

COIMBATORE: Riding on a spectacular unbeaten 58 (24b, 4x4, 5x6) from M Shahrukh Khan, Kovai Kings earned a thrilling last-ball win over Nellai Kings in the Qualifier 2 of TNPL on Friday. Set to chase a daunting target of 209, Kovai got there courtesy of half-centuries from B Sai Sudharsan 53 (33b, 5x4, 2x6) and Shahrukh. Kovai will take on double-defending champion Chepauk Super Gillies in the final on Sunday.

Brief scores: Nellai Kings 208/6 in 20 overs (Sanjay Yadav 55, B Aparajith 44) lost to Kovai Kings 209/8 in 20 overs (B Sai Sudharsan 53, M Shahrukh Khan 58*)