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Vijayawada Sunrisers Set APL Record with 290 Runs, Crush Kakinada Kings
Vijayawada Sunrisers set a new Andhra Premier League record by scoring 290 runs for one wicket, defeating Kakinada Kings by 110 runs. Openers Munangi Abhinav (137*) and Ashwin Hebbar (130) powered the innings with big centuries.





Quick Facts
Who
Vijayawada Sunrisers
What
Set new highest total in APL history (290 runs for 1 wicket)
When
June 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Where
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
- Set new highest total in APL history (290 runs for 1 wicket)
- Munangi Abhinav scored unbeaten 137 off 69 balls
- Ashwin Hebbar scored 130 off 53 balls
- Vijayawada Sunrisers defeated Kakinada Kings by 110 runs
- Ashwin Hebbar amassed 478 runs in the season with two centuries
In a record-breaking performance in the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026, the Vijayawada Sunrisers amassed a staggering 290 runs for the loss of just one wicket in their allotted 20 overs, setting a new league total record. Playing at the Kadapa venue on Sunday, June 22, 2026, the Sunrisers defeated the Kakinada Kings by a massive margin of 110 runs.
Openers Munangi Abhinav and captain Ashwin Hebbar unleashed a relentless assault on the Kakinada bowling attack. Abhinav remained unbeaten on 137 runs off just 69 balls, smashing 9 boundaries and 10 sixes. Hebbar scored a blistering 130 runs off 53 deliveries, which included 13 fours and 9 sixes, before being dismissed. The pair put on a monumental partnership of over 260 runs for the first wicket, laying the foundation for the highest total in APL history.
Chasing a daunting target of 291 runs, the Kakinada Kings struggled from the outset. Captain Manish Golamaru was dismissed without scoring, and early wickets, including Arjun Tendulkar for 17 and Abhishek Reddy for 9, derailed their chase. Despite fighting efforts from Pininti Tapaswi (27), Ommy Baswanth Krishna (30), Mitta Lekhaj Reddy (31), and Harishankar Reddy (20), the Kings could only manage 180 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. B. Pranav Reddy was the pick of the Vijayawada bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs, while Thanneeru Bharat claimed two wickets.
Ashwin Hebbar has been in exceptional form throughout the season, amassing 478 runs in just six innings at an average of 79.67 and a striking strike rate of 216.29. The 30-year-old cricketer from Nellore has scored two centuries in the tournament and has a strong record in white-ball cricket, with 2,019 runs in List A matches and 1,803 runs in T20s. Having been previously picked by Delhi Capitals in the IPL without getting a game, Hebbar's current purple patch is expected to attract significant interest from franchises in the upcoming IPL 2027 mega auction.
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Why This Matters
This record-breaking APL match highlights the explosive batting talent of Ashwin Hebbar and Munangi Abhinav, which could reshape team strategies in future T20 tournaments. For IPL franchises scouting new players, Hebbar's consistent 478-run season and strike rate of 216.29 make him a top target for the upcoming mega auction, potentially influencing team-building decisions.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 22, 2026
WireVijayawada Sunrisers score 290 for 1 in 20 overs, setting APL record.
Jun 22, 2026
WireKakinada Kings are bowled out for 180 in 20 overs, losing by 110 runs.
Jun 23, 2026
WireArticle published by Sakshi covering the match details.