Kieron Alexander Takes Four as Same Side Beat Double E Stars by 10 Runs
**Madras T10 Super League | Saturday 17th October 2026**
Same Side secured a 10-run victory over Double E Stars in the Madras T10 Super League, defending a total of **77 for 2** as Double E Stars finished on **67 all out**.
A composed batting contribution from **Kadesh Samlalsingh** and an outstanding bowling return from **Kieron Alexander** helped Same Side claim the win, while **Akeal Rooplal** led Double E Stars' challenge with the bat.
### Samlalsingh Leads Same Side to 77 for 2
Samlalsingh top-scored for Same Side with **32 from 18 deliveries**, including two sixes, at a strike rate of 177.8.
**Kern Ramdeen** provided valuable support with **24 from 22 balls**, striking one four and one six. **Bevon Duncan** contributed **15 from 14 deliveries**, including two fours, while **Teshawon Castro** added two runs.
Four extras completed Same Side's total of 77 for 2 from their 10 overs.
For Double E Stars, **Chetram Ramlall** and **Denish Basdeo** collected one wicket each. Basdeo returned **1 for 12 from two overs**, while **Aneil Rooplal** conceded just four runs from his single over.
### Alexander's Four-Wicket Return Makes the Difference
Chasing 78 for victory, Double E Stars were led by **Akeal Rooplal**, who scored **37 from 26 balls**, including two fours and three sixes. His innings accounted for more than half of his team's total.
**Anil Rooplal** added eight, while **Chetram Ramlall** and **Akeem Bhagwandass** contributed five apiece. Eleven extras took Double E Stars to 67, but the chase ended 10 runs short of Same Side's total.
**Kieron Alexander** produced the standout bowling figures, taking **4 for 2 from one over**. **Teshawon Castro** provided strong support with **2 for 9 from two overs**, and **Joshua Alexis** claimed **1 for 9**.
Economical spells from **Kern Ramdeen**, who conceded three runs from one over, and **Keon Isaac**, who returned 0 for 9 from two overs, also helped Same Side defend their total.
### Same Side Start with a Hard-Earned Win
The result gives Same Side a winning start, with contributions across the batting and bowling departments proving decisive. Double E Stars will take encouragement from Akeal Rooplal's innings as they look ahead to their next outing.
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