Pondicherry T20 2024 Points Table: Updated standings after Match 24

Pondicherry North XI secured a 23-run win over Pondicherry West XI in the 23rd match of Pondicherry T20 2024. Meanwhile, Karaikal XI registered a three-run win over Mahe XI in the 24th match. Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry hosted both encounters.

Karaikal XI consolidated their pole position in the standings with four wins, one loss, and three no results from eight clashes so far. They have racked up 11 points at a net run rate (NRR) of 0.466.

Pondicherry South XI retained their second rank with three wins and as many losses from eight games. Two of their clashes ended without a result. They are carrying eight points at an NRR of 0.964.

Pondicherry West XI maintained their third position, registering three wins and suffering three defeats with two no-result encounters, claiming eight points at an NRR of 0.457.

Pondicherry North XI moved one spot up to occupy the fourth slot with three wins, three defeats, and one no-result, bagging eight points at an NRR of -0.215. Yanam XI slipped one position to secure the fifth rank with three wins and four losses in seven games. They have seven points in their tally at an NRR of -0.373.

Mahe XI continues to hold the wooden spoon with two wins and four defeats in eight matches. They gathered six points with two no results with a net run rate of -1.151.

Here's the updated points table:

Rank	Teams	Played	Win	Loss	N/R	Pts	NRR
1	Karaikal XI	8	4	1	3	11	0.466
2	Pondicherry South XI	8	3	3	2	8	0.964
3	Pondicherry West XI	8	3	3	2	8	0.457
4	Pondicherry North XI	8	3	3	2	8	-0.215
5	Yanam XI	8	3	4	1	7	-0.373
6	Mahe XI	8	2	4	2	6	-1.151

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Gautham Srinivas and R Raam Prakaash shine for their respective teams

Shifting our focus into the 23rd match, Pondicherry North XI batted first and posted a dominating total of 180/9 in 20 overs. Captain Gautham Srinivas scored 56 runs off 34 balls with five fours and four sixes. Krishnakumar S scalped a four-wicket haul for West XI in the first innings.

In reply, Pondicherry West XI could score only 157/9 in 20 overs, losing the game by 23 runs. Captain Logesh Prabagaran (33) and Vishnu (33) were the top scorers but in vain. Omar Patni picked a three-wicket haul to steer his side to win.

Moving to the 24th game, Karaikal XI racked up a total of 155/8 in 20 overs. R Raam Prakaash smacked 32* off 23 balls with S Rajaram playing a supportive role with 30 runs from 11 balls. Shijin-R picked up three wickets for Mahe XI in the first innings.

In reply, Mahe XI collapsed to 43/6 in 9.3 overs. However, Salmanul Faris (32) and Akshay Prabakar (40) steered their side to 152/10 in 20 overs, losing the game by just three runs. Thamizhazhagan R, Karthigesan-S, and Gopal Thivagar claimed two wickets each for Karaikal XI.