N.S. Chaturved of Madurai Panthers scored 121 runs against Kovai Kings in a TNPL match held at Natham in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, on 08 August 2026.
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Asked if Saturday was the best day of his career after his whirlwind 121 off 47 balls against the VIDA Kovai Kings in the TNPL at the NPR College ground here, Madurai Panthers’ N.S. Chaturved did not hesitate.
“Definitely. Without a doubt. I felt like everything struck the sweet spot,” said the 35-year-old, who reached his maiden TNPL hundred in just 40 balls, the fastest century in the league’s history.
His approach, he said, was uncomplicated. “The plan was simple. I wanted to go all out for every ball.”
Chaturved, who captained the side last season, said not having the burden of captaincy had given him greater freedom this year.
“Yes, a little bit. Feel like I’m playing with a bit more freedom. That’s what captain Anirudh Sita Ram and the team management want me to do – play freely. I think I did that today and I hope to carry on,” he said.
Published – August 09, 2026 12:09 am IST
