Murshidabad Kings beat Medinipur Wizards by 28 runs (DLS) in Bengal T20 League Season 3
Synopsis
Murshidabad Kings finally got off the mark in Bengal T20 League Season 3 — and they did it in style. Rishabh Chaudhary's 71, Saksham's 50, and Toufik's brutal 37 off 17 built a 201-run total, then Toufik's 3/28 kept Medinipur to 95/5 before rain settled matters by DLS.
Key Takeaways
Murshidabad Kings defeated Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 28 runs (DLS Method) at Eden Gardens on 12 June .
Rishabh Chaudhary top-scored with 71 off 49 balls; Saksham Chaudhary added 50 off 37 .
Toufik Uddin Mondal hit 37 off 17 to push the total to 201/5 , then took 3/28 with the ball.
Medinipur Wizards were 95/5 in 11.5 overs when rain halted play; Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastava top-scored with 32 off 22 .
This is Murshidabad Kings' first victory of Bengal T20 League Season 3 .
Murshidabad Kings registered their first win of the Bengal T20 League Season 3 on 12 June, defeating Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 28 runs via the DLS Method at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. A commanding all-round display — anchored by three individual contributions with bat and ball — carried the Kings past the 200-run mark and into the victory column.
Murshidabad Kings Innings: 201/5 in 20 Overs
Rishabh Chaudhary led the batting with a fluent 71 off 49 deliveries, setting a platform at the top. Saksham Chaudhary complemented him with a measured 50 off 37 balls. The innings was given a decisive late push by Toufik Uddin Mondal, whose blistering 37 off 17 deliveries propelled the Kings to 201/5 — a total that proved well beyond Medinipur's reach. For the Wizards, Debopratim Halder was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets.
Rain and DLS Seal the Result
Medinipur Wizards were struggling in their chase, reduced to 95/5 in 11.5 overs when rain halted play. With conditions preventing a resumption, the DLS Method was applied and Murshidabad Kings were declared winners by 28 runs. Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastava top-scored for the Wizards with 32 off 22 balls, but the required rate had already moved beyond the team's grasp before the interruption.
Toufik's All-Round Impact
Toufik Uddin Mondal capped a standout all-round performance by returning bowling figures of 3/28, adding to his late-order assault with the bat. His contributions across both departments were central to the Kings' victory — the kind of match-winning double that coaches prize in franchise cricket.
About the Bengal T20 League
The Bengal T20 League is a franchise-based T20 competition organised under the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Now in its third season, the tournament features eight city-based franchises representing 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 in both men's and women's competitions. Men's matches are held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata; women's matches at the JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata.
With their first win secured, Murshidabad Kings will look to build momentum as the season progresses.
Point of View
However, means the Kings' true bowling depth against a fully functional batting lineup remains untested. As the season deepens, middle-order consistency beyond Rishabh and Saksham Chaudhary will determine whether this win is a launchpad or an outlier.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the Murshidabad Kings vs Medinipur Wizards match in Bengal T20 League Season 3?
Murshidabad Kings won by 28 runs via the DLS Method at Eden Gardens on 12 June. Medinipur Wizards were 95/5 in 11.5 overs when rain halted play, and the DLS calculation handed Kings the victory.
Who were the top performers for Murshidabad Kings?
Rishabh Chaudhary scored 71 off 49 balls and Saksham Chaudhary made 50 off 37 to build the innings. Toufik Uddin Mondal then hit 37 off 17 deliveries and took 3/28 with the ball for a decisive all-round display.
Why was the DLS Method applied in this match?
Rain interrupted play when Medinipur Wizards were batting at 95/5 in 11.5 overs, and conditions prevented any further action. The DLS Method was applied to calculate the result, giving Murshidabad Kings a 28-run win.
What is the Bengal T20 League?
The Bengal T20 League is a franchise-based T20 cricket competition organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Now in its third season, it features eight city-based franchises from West Bengal competing in men's and women's tournaments, with men's matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Who top-scored for Medinipur Wizards in the chase?
Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastava top-scored for Medinipur Wizards with 32 off 22 balls. However, the team were already under severe pressure at 95/5 before rain ended the match.
