Kolkata, June 20: Riding on a brilliant hat-trick by Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by 11 runs in the second semifinal to set up a final clash against ShrachiRarh Tigers in the Bengal T20 League Season 3.
In the first semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, Rarh Tigers outclassed Novus Royals Purulia by seven wickets in a one-sided match.
In the second semifinal, Suraj claimed a hat-trick in the final over of the innings to help Malda seal a place in the final.
Batting first, Malda posted 134 in 20 overs, thanks to Writam Porel (49).
Ishan Porel (4-32) and Vishal Bhati (2-34) were the star bowlers for Siliguri Strikers.
In reply, Siliguri Strikers fell short, scoring 123/9 in 20 overs.
Suraj (3-30) and Prayas Ray Barman (2-22) were superb with the ball for Malda.
Earlier, in the first semifinal, Royals Purulia lost wickets at regular intervals after being put into bat and were bundled out for 107 in 18.2 overs. Lokesh (48) and Mithilesh Das (23) were the pick of the batters.
For Rarh Tigers, Rohit Kumar (4-24), Shahbaz Ahmed (2-31) and Sukhmeet Singh (2-7) were the star bowlers.
In reply, Rarh Tigers went over the line comfortably, scoring 110/3 in 12.1 overs, thanks to Sumanta Gupta (47 not out off 31) and Shahbaz Ahmed (31 off 20).
Brief Scores – Sobisco Smashers Malda vs Servotech Siliguri Strikers
Sobisco Smashers Malda: 134 (20 overs)
Servotech Siliguri Strikers: 123/9 (20 overs)
Result: Sobisco Smashers Malda won by 11 runs
Brief Scores – Novus Royals Purulia vs Shrachi Rarh Tigers
Novus Royals Purulia: 107 (18.2 overs)
Shrachi Rarh Tigers: 110/3 (12.1 overs)
Result: Shrachi Rarh Tigers won by 7 wickets
About Bengal T20 League:
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. Men’s matches are held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with women’s matches at the JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata. Season 3 is anchored by the theme Ebar Jombe Khela! – a rallying cry that captures the league’s spirit: fierce, uncompromising, and unmistakably Bengal. The league’s identity draws from the state’s folk traditions, from Alpana motifs to Pattachitra and Gomira masks, reflecting a culture that has always treated sport as a matter of pride.
For media queries:
Prachi Mahamia
Mob: +91 7021659738
Email: Prachi.m@conceptpr.com
Aarambh Sabharwal
Mob: +91 9958865385
Email: aarambh@conceptpr.com