Bengal T20 League: Shahbaz, Karan impress with all-round shows
Kolkata, June 9
Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal produced dominant all-round performances to guide their respective teams to comfortable victories in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 matches at Eden Gardens.
Shahbaz (4/15 and 31 off 18) helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by five wickets on Monday.
In the day's second match, Karan (53 off 29 and 4/12) powered Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a stunning 90-run victory over Murshidabad Kings.
Karan, along with Sudip Chatterjee (50 off 41), gave Siliguri Strikers a strong start as the team posted 152/9 in 20 overs.
Toufik Uddin Mondal bagged three wickets for Murshidabad.
In reply, Murshidabad lost wickets at regular intervals and were bundled out for 62 in 12 overs.
Besides Karan, Ishan Porel (3/11) impressed with the ball, while Md Shami, Kaushik Maity and Vishal Bhati claimed a wicket each for Siliguri Strikers.
Earlier in the first match, after being put into bat, Sobisco Smashers Malda were bowled out for 117 in 19.4 overs, with Vikas Singh Sr top-scoring with 33 off 22 deliveries.
Chasing the target, Rarh Tigers went over the line comfortably, scoring 118/5 in 16 overs.
Brief Score - Sobisco Smashers Malda vs Shrachi Rarh Tigers
Sobisco Smashers Malda - 117/10 (19.4 Overs)Shrachi Rarh Tigers - 118/5 (16 Overs)
Result: Shrachi Rarh Tigers won by 5 wickets
Servotech Siliguri Strikers vs Murshidabad Kings
Servotech Siliguri Strikers - 152/9 (20 Overs)Murshidabad Kings - 62/10 (12 Overs)
Result: Servotech Siliguri Strikers won by 90 runs.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Karan Lal with 53 off 29 and 4/12 - an absolute all-round show! This is exactly the kind of depth Bengal cricket needs. I hope the selectors are watching. Ishan Porel also bowling well is a good sign for the state team.
Murshidabad Kings bundled out for 62 in 12 overs? That's a batting collapse, yaar. But credit to Siliguri Strikers bowlers - Ishan Porel and Karan were lethal. Bengal T20 League is producing some real talent. 👏
The standard of domestic T20 cricket in Bengal is definitely rising. Shahbaz (4/15) and Karan (4/12) showing why all-rounders are so valuable. But I wish the matches were broadcast more widely - many cricket fans in smaller towns can't watch these games.
Sobisco Smashers Malda only 117 all out? They need to work on their batting depth. But Shrachi Rarh Tigers chased it down comfortably in 16 overs - systematic victory. Bengal cricket is looking up! 🌟
Karan Lal is having a dream tournament! A fifty and four wickets in the same match - that's the kind of performance that gets you noticed by IPL scouts. Sudip Chatterjee also chipping in with 50 shows the depth. Bengal's domestic circuit is competitive now, but I hope the CAB does more to promote these leagues in smaller cities.
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