Nicosia Capitals win T10 thriller as Gujrat Lions upset Telugu11

Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia Capitals secured a one-run Super Over victory over Limassol Warriors in the 2026 Cyprus Cricket T10 Cup, presented by HurryCurry, after the sides finished level on 59 runs.

T10 results

Limassol Warriors required six runs in the Super Over but fell one run short against Nicosia Capitals.

In the later match, Nicosia Capitals defended 76 against Larnaka Warriors, who finished on 48 in deteriorating light. The fixture started late because the earlier match was delayed by a slow over rate.

Sri Lankan Lions Limassol defeat Amdocs

In the 40-over competition, Sri Lankan Lions Limassol recorded a comprehensive win over Amdocs, who were bowled out for 75 in 25.5 overs after being asked to bat first.

National Team player Roshan Siriwardana took 3 wickets for 14 runs. The Lions began their chase with an attacking 50-run opening partnership, while last week’s centurion Tharanga scored 36 as the side completed a comfortable victory.

Gujrat Lions boost semi-final prospects

Gujrat Lions secured a four-wicket victory over Telugu11, leaving Telugu11 with two consecutive defeats and placing their semi-final hopes under pressure. Limassol Warriors, Nicosia Tigers and Gujrat Lions are now ahead of Telugu11 in the race for the knockout stages.

Captain Sohail Ahmed took 4 wickets for 21 runs and Prashant Patel claimed 3 for 11 as Telugu11 were dismissed for 80 in 23.2 overs.

Gujrat Lions were penalised seven overs for arriving late and had 33 overs to chase the target. They were reduced to 30/3 before Saad Riaz and Fiaz Ahmed shared a 47-run fourth-wicket partnership. Gujrat Lions completed the chase in 18.3 overs.

Women’s T10 competition

Larnaca suffered two 10-wicket defeats, losing to Nicosia after scoring 28 and to Limassol after making 32.

Nicosia will face Paphos on October 4 in a match that could determine the two finalists. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on October 18.

Petersfield CC visit

Cyprus also hosted Petersfield CC from the UK for social matches against the British Forces, Limassol Telugu and the Cyprus Development Squad.

Petersfield CC returned home with two victories. The British Forces were the only side to beat the visitors, winning the opening match by 12 runs.