Bengal T20 League: Writam, Easwaran power Sobisco Smashers Malda to easy win over Murshidabad Kings
Kolkata, June 6
Riding on a dominant batting display, Sobisco Smashers Malda registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Murshidabad Kings in the men's competition of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
After rain reduced the contest to a 15-overs-a-side affair, Murshidabad Kings batted first and posted a competitive 134/7. Deepanshu led the scoring with a brisk 47 off 33 deliveries, while contributions from the middle order helped the side maintain momentum through the innings.
For Malda, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal starred with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3/18 and keeping the opposition in check during the latter stages of the innings.
In response, Sobisco Smashers Malda made light work of the chase. Writam Porel set the tone with an aggressive 50 off 29 balls before Abhimanyu Easwaran anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 31 deliveries. The duo ensured Malda remained firmly in control as they chased down the target, finishing on 138/3 with eight balls to spare.
For Murshidabad Kings, Aditya Sharma picked up two wickets, but his efforts were not enough to prevent Malda from securing a comfortable win.
The Bengal T20 League is a franchise-based T20 cricket competition organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Now in its third season, the league has established itself as West Bengal's premier domestic T20 platform, built on the belief that cricket in Bengal has always been more than a sport - it is a matter of identity. The league features eight city-based franchises representing the breadth of West Bengal - Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings & Kueens, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, and Sobisco Smashers Malda - competing across men's and women's competitions.
Brief scores:
Murshidabad Kings 134/7 in 15 overs (Deepanshu 47; Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal 3-18) lost to Sobisco Smashers Malda 138/3 in 13.4 overs (Writam Porel 50, Abhimanyu Easwaran 48 not out) by seven wickets
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see the Bengal T20 League growing. Though honestly, I wonder if these franchise tournaments are just benefiting a handful of players at the top while the grassroots still struggle for basic facilities. But credit where it's due - Easwaran's consistency is impressive. 🏏
As someone who follows international cricket closely, these domestic T20 leagues in India are producing genuine talent. Easwaran has been knocking on the Test doors for a while. This knock shows his adaptability - he can anchor or accelerate as needed. Good signs for Indian cricket depth. 🇮🇳
Eden Gardens always brings the best out of Bengal players! Remember watching Porel in the U-19 circuit. He's matured well. But Murshidabad Kings need to rethink their bowling strategies - 134 was chaseable but they didn't apply enough pressure in the powerplay. Better luck next time! 🙌
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