TCA Hanamkonda booked their place in the final of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup 2025 with a thrilling five-wicket victory over TCA Bhadradri in the first East Zone semifinal at the Kakatiya University Grounds, Warangal, on Day 7.

Batting first, TCA Bhadradri posted a competitive 178 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant 94 from Ritwik and solid support from Aryan, who chipped in with 39. KS Krishna was the pick of the Hanamkonda bowlers, returning figures of 2 for 39.

In reply, TCA Hanamkonda chased down the target with three balls to spare, finishing at 179 for 5 in 19.3 overs. Vishnudas Shashank anchored the innings with an unbeaten 85, while Syed Sonu contributed a useful 32. K Jeevan took two wickets for 41 runs for Bhadradri, but it was not enough to stop Hanamkonda’s march into the final. Shashank was adjudged Man of the Match for his match-winning knock.