The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL) Season 1 continued its high-octane pace on Day 14, December 14, 2025, with gripping matches at the Kini Sports Ground in Bengaluru. Broadcast live on Doordarshan Sports, the day featured fast-paced softball cricket action, showcasing emerging talent from across India. With the group stages nearing conclusion and knockouts on the horizon, every run and wicket carried massive implications.
Match 41: Kalinga Knights Odisha vs Northern Warriors Jammu & Kashmir (Group H)
Kalinga Knights Odisha won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming for a competitive total of 80-90 runs, as stated by captain Rohit Nanda. The innings delivered fireworks despite regular wickets.
Shantanu Das stole the show with an unbeaten 55 off just 29 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes, anchoring the innings amid collapses. Key contributions came amid extras from wides and no-balls, but the Knights lost 6 wickets in their 6-over allotment.
Kalinga Knights: 87/6 in 6 overs
Standout bowling from Northern Warriors: Karanveer, Sunil Dogra, and Ajay Singh each claimed 2 wickets with disciplined lines.
In the chase, Northern Warriors targeted 88 but started shakily, losing early wickets including Rahil Mohammad (4) and Surinder (0). The match remained tightly contested as the video coverage progressed.
Kalinga Knights strengthened their position atop Group H with a strong Net Run Rate (+4.778).
Match 42: Mumbai Royals vs North Zone (Northern Blessings)
North Zone batted first after losing the toss and struggled against Mumbai Royals’ disciplined bowling attack, getting bundled out for just 69 runs in their 6 overs.
Mumbai’s bowlers dominated:
- Subhash Pawar (2-7)
- Surya Mani Ratnam (2-13)
- Amay (2-10)
Late resistance from Aamir Lefty (20*) and Ankit Tiwari (10*) couldn’t lift the total significantly.
Chasing 70, Mumbai Royals started explosively with opener Dinu Kambade smashing 17 runs in the powerplay (including two sixes). Despite losing wickets – including Dinu for 29 off 16 balls – Divya Jyoti Singh’s unbeaten 20 off 8 balls (with 2 sixes) sealed the victory.
Mumbai Royals won by 4 wickets with 3 balls remaining.
This win earned Mumbai Royals crucial points, bringing them to 4 points from 2 victories.
Upcoming: Kerala Kathakali Kings vs Haryana Phoenix
The day built anticipation for the next Group clash, with Kerala Kathakali Kings winning the toss and opting to bat first, citing potential soggy outfield conditions later. Haryana Phoenix, led by captain and wicketkeeper Sahil Singh, fielded a balanced side with all-rounders like Onkar Singh and Sourav Choubey. Commentators highlighted the “Super Sunday” vibe, emphasizing skill over luck in this intriguing matchup.
Looking Ahead
With group stages wrapping up, eyes turn to major fixtures:
- India vs Nepal on December 20
- The Grand Final on December 21
The ISCL continues to captivate with its unique 6-over format, blending raw talent and street cricket energy. For more details, visit the official site at iscl.cricket or catch the action on Doordarshan Sports.
Stay tuned for more updates as the race to the title heats up! 🏏
