Akhil Akkineni’s century powers Telugu Warriors to victory in the CCL!

The Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2026 season began on a high note for the Telugu Warriors as they registered a commanding victory in their opening match. Led by captain Akhil Akkineni’s explosive unbeaten century, the Warriors defeated Punjab De Sher by 52 runs in the match held at Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Akhil’s all-round brilliance thrilled fans and set the tone for the season.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Telugu Warriors posted an imposing 184 for 4 in 20 overs. Akhil smashed 101* off just 56 balls, including seven boundaries and six sixes, while Ashwin Babu provided strong support with a well-made 60 off 51 deliveries. In reply, Punjab De Sher were bundled out for 132 in 18.2 overs, with Karan Wani (56) and Hardy Sandhu (28) offering brief resistance. Vinay Mahadev claimed three wickets, while Samrat picked up two, sealing a convincing victory and a confident start for the Telugu Warriors in the tournament.