Adarsh Singh's Century Propels Kanpur Superstars To Thrilling Victory Over Kashi Rudras In UP T20 League 2025

Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025, 21:59 [IST]

In cricket, surprises are never far away. The UP T20 League 2025 witnessed such a moment when Adarsh Singh, a 20-year-old left-handed batsman, delivered an astonishing century. This performance not only overshadowed Vaibhav Suryavanshi's dominance but also handed Kashi Rudras their first loss of the season.

On August 26, Kanpur Superstars clashed with Kashi Rudras in the league's 19th match. Kanpur batted first, and after an early wicket, Adarsh Singh took to the crease. Initially, his innings seemed slow and unsteady. After facing 35 balls, he had scored just 38 runs with two sixes. However, as the death overs neared, he transformed the game entirely.

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In the UP T20 League 2025, 20-year-old Adarsh Singh of Kanpur Superstars scored an unbeaten 113 off 54 balls, including 12 sixes, leading to Kashi Rudras' first loss after they were bowled out for 70 while chasing 199; Singh had previously led India U19-A over Vaibhav Suryavanshi's U19-B in a 2023 tournament.

Adarsh Singh's Explosive Finish

Adarsh's cautious start gave way to an explosive finish. In the next 19 balls, he amassed 75 runs, hitting ten sixes. His century came off the 51st ball with a six from a no-ball bowled by Atal Bihari of Kashi Rudras.

By the end of his innings, Adarsh remained unbeaten on 113 runs from 54 balls at a strike rate of 209.26. His knock included a total of twelve sixes, with ten coming in the final overs.

Kanpur Superstars' Dominant Victory

Thanks to Adarsh's remarkable innings, Kanpur Superstars set a target of 198/3 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Kashi Rudras—who had been undefeated in their previous six matches—crumbled under pressure. Chasing 199 runs, they were bowled out for just 70 runs in 15 overs, suffering a massive defeat by 128 runs.

This isn't Adarsh Singh's first time toppling big names. In a four-team U19 tournament in 2023 featuring England U19, Bangladesh U19, India U19-A, and India U19-B, Adarsh played for India U19-A. His team defeated Vaibhav Suryavanshi's India U19-B in the final to clinch the title.

Adarsh Singh: A History Maker

Two years later, Adarsh has repeated history by breaking Suryavanshi's franchise winning streak in the UP T20 League. His ability to perform under pressure and deliver match-winning performances is becoming his trademark.

The cricketing world will be keenly watching how Adarsh Singh continues to develop his career after such impressive feats at such a young age.