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Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: NITK — Group A Match Results

Below is a clean, match-by-match breakdown that fits the table, keeps NITK at 4 wins – 3 losses, and clearly establishes Rudra as a No.4 batsman whose impact grows across Group A.

NITK — Group A Match Results (Under-16, Rapid Round)Match 1 — vs RPS Model School

Result:NITK WON

Situation: Early collapse

NITK: 41 / 3

Rudra walked in at No. 4

Match tempo already unstable

Rudra:16 (8 balls)*

Quick singles, two boundaries, closed the chase calmly.

Batting Timing Lv 01 → steady

Emotional Control increased under chase pressure

Impact: Finished the match without risk

Record: ✅ Win (1–0)

Match 2 — vs SAM Public School

Result:NITK LOST

Situation: Defensive target, slow pitch

Rudra entered at 3 down

Required rate climbed early

Rudra:38 (30 balls)

Correct shots, but strike rotation dried up at the other end.

Impact: Top scorer in a losing cause

Record: ❌ Loss (1–1)

Match 3 — vs PIS International

Result:NITK WON

Situation: Collapse again

NITK: 56 / 4

Pressure from disciplined bowling

Rudra:58 (33 balls)* — MVP

Controlled acceleration:

First 20 balls: consolidation

Last 13 balls: calculated attack

Batting Timing EXP jump

Static Vision Lv 01 → improved seam reading

Impact: Match-winning anchor

Record: ✅ Win (2–1)

Match 4 — vs FTS Sports School

Result:NITK LOST

Situation: Against tournament favorites

FTS posted a heavy total

NITK under pressure early

Rudra:11 (13 balls)

Correct technique, no loose shots—but power gap exposed.

Impact: Outpaced, not outplayed

Record: ❌ Loss (2–2)

Match 5 — vs NNS High School

Result:NITK WON

Situation: Controlled chase

Rudra again in at 4 down

Required rate manageable

Rudra:24 (17 balls)*

No risks. Closed gaps. Rotated strike.

Impact: Silent finisher

Record: ✅ Win (3–2)

Match 6 — vs St. Merry's High School

Result:NITK WON

Situation: High-pressure rivalry match

NITK: 49 / 4

Field tight, bowlers relentless

Rudra:78 (77 balls)* — MVP

No panic.

No chase of glory.

Absorbed pressure until bowlers broke rhythm.

Focus Lv 06 → near threshold

Emotional Control peaked

Stamina visibly tested

Impact: One of the finest innings of the group

Record: ✅ Win (4–2)

Match 7 — vs NAA Academy School

Result:NITK LOST

Situation: Fatigue match

Already qualified

Squad rotation affected balance

Rudra:17 (13 balls)

Good timing, low urgency.

Impact: No desperation, no overreach

Record: ❌ Loss (4–3)

Rudra — Group A Summary (No. 4 Batsman)MatchesRunsNot OutsMVPsWins Influenced7242 runs424

Batting Pattern:

Enters under pressure

Grows stronger as match progresses

Finishes more games than he starts

Narrative Truth:

Rudra is not a destroyer.

He is a stabilizer who can accelerate.

And in Rapid formats, that makes him dangerous.

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