Jharkhand T20 Day 3: Koylanchal Super Kings, Jamshedpur Steelers win
Synopsis
Two close contests on Day 3 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League produced a standout 79 from Sharandeep Singh Bhatia and a rare five-wicket haul from Suprieyo Chakraborty in Match 1, while Jamshedpur Steelers held their nerve in the death overs to deny Dhanbad Diamonds in a 7-run thriller — underlining the competitive depth of the tournament.
Key Takeaways
Koylanchal Super Kings beat Chota Nagpur Royals by five wickets , chasing 191 with 5 balls to spare .
Sharandeep Singh Bhatia was Player of the Match in Match 1, scoring 79 as part of a 122-run opening stand with Utkarsh Singh ( 53 ).
Suprieyo Chakraborty took 5/29 — only the third five-wicket haul in the league — but finished on the losing side.
Jamshedpur Steelers beat Dhanbad Diamonds by 7 runs , defending 202/6 after conceding a 118-run opening stand .
Pratik Ranjan (3/27) and Ravi Sharma (2/24, 30* off 19 balls) were decisive for the Steelers in the death overs.
Koylanchal Super Kings and Jamshedpur Steelers registered hard-fought victories on Day 3 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on 13 June. Koylanchal Super Kings overcame Chota Nagpur Royals by five wickets, while Jamshedpur Steelers edged out Dhanbad Diamonds by 7 runs in a nail-biting finish.
Match 1: Koylanchal Super Kings vs Chota Nagpur Royals
Chota Nagpur Royals were bowled out for 190 in 19.4 overs, with Chandan Kumar Mukhi top-scoring with a brisk 49. Openers MD Nazim Siddiqui (41) and Virat Singh (36) provided a solid foundation at the top. For Koylanchal, Shubh Sharma was the standout bowler, returning figures of 3/43 in 3.4 overs.
Chasing 191, Koylanchal Super Kings flew out of the blocks. Utkarsh Singh (53) and Player of the Match Sharandeep Singh Bhatia (79) forged a commanding 122-run opening partnership to set the tone. A late cameo from Shubh Sharma sealed the chase in 19.1 overs, finishing at 192/5 with five balls to spare. Notably, Suprieyo Chakraborty claimed 5/29 for the Royals — only the third five-wicket haul in the league's history — but it came in a losing cause.
Match 2: Jamshedpur Steelers vs Dhanbad Diamonds
Jamshedpur Steelers posted a formidable 202/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Adarsh Giri (41) and Kumar Debobrat (24) contributing with the bat. Shamshed Ahmad was the pick of Dhanbad's bowlers, finishing with 4/39, supported by Atul Singh Surwar (2/33).
Dhanbad Diamonds launched their chase with intent. Openers Ram Raushan Sharan (63) and Vikash Kumar Vishal (58) put on a spectacular 118-run first-wicket stand, keeping the Diamonds in the hunt. However, the Steelers' bowlers tightened the screws in the death overs, restricting Dhanbad to 195/8 to clinch a tense 7-run win.
Key Performers
Pratik Ranjan was the architect of the Steelers' bowling fightback, returning economical figures of 3/27 to shift momentum in the middle overs. Player of the Match Ravi Sharma chipped in with 2/24 in 3 overs and an unbeaten 30 off 19 balls with the bat, sealing his all-round impact on the game.
What's Next
With two results on Day 3 shaping the early standings, all four sides will look to regroup ahead of their next fixtures at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. The Jharkhand T20 Cricket League continues to deliver high-scoring, competitive cricket, underlining the depth of talent emerging from the state.
Point of View
And a 118-run opening stand that still wasn't enough to win. Suprieyo Chakraborty's 5/29 deserved better; the fact that it came in a losing cause reflects the batting firepower on display across all four sides. For the Steelers, the ability to defend in the death — often the weakest link in emerging T20 setups — is an early differentiator worth watching as the tournament progresses.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the matches on Day 3 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League?
Koylanchal Super Kings beat Chota Nagpur Royals by five wickets, and Jamshedpur Steelers defeated Dhanbad Diamonds by 7 runs on Day 3 held on 13 June at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
Who was Player of the Match in the Koylanchal Super Kings vs Chota Nagpur Royals game?
Sharandeep Singh Bhatia was named Player of the Match after scoring 79 runs and sharing a 122-run opening partnership with Utkarsh Singh (53) to anchor the successful chase of 191.
What was notable about Suprieyo Chakraborty's bowling performance?
Suprieyo Chakraborty claimed 5/29 for Chota Nagpur Royals, making him only the third bowler in the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League's history to take a five-wicket haul. Despite his effort, the Royals still lost by five wickets.
How did Jamshedpur Steelers win against Dhanbad Diamonds?
Jamshedpur Steelers posted 202/6 and then restricted Dhanbad Diamonds to 195/8 despite a 118-run opening stand by Ram Raushan Sharan (63) and Vikash Kumar Vishal (58). Pratik Ranjan's 3/27 and Ravi Sharma's 2/24 proved decisive in the death overs.
Who was Player of the Match in the Jamshedpur Steelers vs Dhanbad Diamonds game?
Ravi Sharma won the Player of the Match award for his all-round contribution — taking 2/24 in 3 overs and scoring an unbeaten 30 off 19 balls to help Jamshedpur Steelers seal a 7-run victory.
