Challengers Cricket Club were Sunday, March 15, crowned champions of the RCA T10 Cup after defeating Telegu Royals by 7 wickets in the final held at Gahanga Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Telugu Royals posted 99/5 in their 10 overs, setting a competitive target in the short format. Challenger CC responded confidently, chasing the total with 101/3 in 9.1 overs to seal the title and complete a dominant performance in the competition. ALSO READ: Cricket: League action enters crucial weekend Several players stood out for Challenger in the final and throughout the tournament. Didier Ndikubwimana played a key role and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, scoring 23 runs off 15 balls in the final. Martin Akayezu produced a strong batting display with 33 runs from 16 balls, helping anchor the chase, while Hamza Khan added 13 runs from 9 balls and finished the tournament as the Most Sixes award winner. For Telugu Royals, reaching the final was already a notable achievement. The team secured their place in the decisive match after defeating Tally Globe Cricket Club by 7 wickets in Eliminator 1, but ultimately fell short against a strong Challengers side in the final.
