Athwas India XI secured a dramatic 6-5 victory on tie-break against a determined opponent in a nail-biting semi-final of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2026 at synthetic ground TRX in Srinagar, booking their place in the tournament final on Sunday.
The high-intensity encounter kept spectators on the edge of their seats, with both sides producing an attacking and closely fought contest throughout regulation time and additional time.
As per a statement issued, despite several opportunities at both ends, neither side could find a decisive breakthrough. At the end of the allotted playing time, including additional time, the scores were locked at 1-1, forcing the match into a tie-break to determine the finalist.
The tie-break further intensified the contest, with both teams showing remarkable composure under pressure. Athwas India XI eventually prevailed 6-5 to seal their place in the final after a thrilling finish.
The victory marks another strong showing from Athwas India XI, who have maintained their momentum throughout the competition and will now await the winner of the second semi-final.
The eliminator is scheduled for tomorrow and will see Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC take on Swift Strikers Rainawari FC, with both sides eyeing a place in the grand final.
The tournament has continued to attract strong crowds and generate excitement among football fans, with the knockout stage producing closely fought encounters and high-quality football.
