The Kings started strong from the word go with the two opening batsmen Shahrukh Khan and skipper Abhinav Mukund putting on a 90 run stand. Shahrukh scored majority of the runs in the partnership making 59 runs off 45 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, while Abhinav scored a conservative 34 runs off 35 balls with 4 fours to his tally.

The track showed signs of slowing down and variable bounce, the spinners of the Chepauk Super Gillies came together and strangled and the Kings by picking up four wickets in the space of 10 balls.

The Kings lost their way after starting strong and finally during the last three overs, picked up momentum scoring 37 runs of 18 balls.

Antony Dhas played a cameo smashing 28 runs off 21 balls with 3 fours and 1 six taking the kings over the 155-run mark.

Brief scores: Lyca Kovai Kings 158/6 (Shahrukh Khan 59, Abhinav Mukund 34; B Arun 2/24) in 20 overs against Chepauk Super Gillies