Nelloy Royal Kings defeated Cepavk Super Gillies 204-154 in the Tamil Nadu Premier League on Wednesday. The visitors took control early and never looked back at the Chennai venue. It was their fifth win from seven league games, extending their advantage over the hosts.
Before kick-off, Nelloy sat fifth with eight points from four victories and three defeats. Cepavk occupied sixth place with six points from three wins. The gap between them was two points, and the result widened it to five.
Nelloy's recent form has been mixed. They lost to Aydrim Tiruppur Thamizhans 182-113 on June 29, but had beaten Salem Spartans 126-130 on June 15. Cepavk showed flashes of promise, notably a 178-174 victory over Ruby Trichy Warriors on June 23, though they also suffered heavy defeats.
The final scoreline reflected a one-sided contest. Nelloy scored 50 more points than their opponents, a margin that suggested Cepavk switched off at the back for large stretches. There was no comeback, no dramatic shift in momentum—just a straightforward victory for the visitors.
Cepavk now sit three points behind Nelloy in the table. If they can spring a surprise in their next fixture, they could close the gap. But for now, the visitors hold the upper hand in the standings.