Women's Bengal T20 League: Paswaan's all-round show powers Murshidabad Kueens; Medinipur Wizards cruise in DLS win
Synopsis
Jahanbi Raj Paswaan's all-round display — a brisk 24 with the bat and 2/16 with the ball — powered Murshidabad Kueens past Novus Royals Purulia by 50 runs, while Medinipur Wizards' spin trio dismantled Shrachi Rarh Tigers to set up a comfortable DLS-method win on a double-header day at JU Salt Lake Stadium.
Key Takeaways
Murshidabad Kueens beat Novus Royals Purulia by 50 runs at JU Salt Lake Stadium on 9 June .
Kashish Agarwal top-scored with 43 ; Tanushree Sarkar added 39 and Prativa Rana finished with an unbeaten 21 .
Jahanbi Raj Paswaan delivered an all-round performance: 24 runs and figures of 2/16 .
Toriya Singha Roy scored an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls in a losing cause for Purulia.
Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards beat Shrachi Rarh Tigers by 8 wickets via DLS , chasing 88 in 14.1 overs .
Wizards' spin trio — Salma Khatoon , Rupa Dutta , and Soumi Roy — shared 6 wickets to bowl out Rarh Tigers for 102 .
The Women's Bengal T20 League delivered a high-octane Tuesday at the JU Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 9 June, as Murshidabad Kueens defeated Novus Royals Purulia by 50 runs and Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards swept past Shrachi Rarh Tigers by eight wickets via the DLS method. Both results further tighten the competition standings in what has been a closely contested edition of the tournament.
Murshidabad Kueens Post Commanding Total
Kashish Agarwal top-scored with 43 runs to anchor the Kueens' innings, supported by a crucial 39 from captain Tanushree Sarkar. Jahanbi Raj Paswaan chipped in with a valuable 24, before Prativa Rana provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten cameo of 21 at a blistering strike rate. Murshidabad Kueens finished on 160/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Chandrima Biswas, Diya Nandi, and Supriti Roy were among the wicket-takers for Purulia.
Purulia Chase Falls Short Despite Singha Roy's Fifty
The chase unravelled early for Novus Royals Purulia after the dismissal of skipper Dhara Gujjar, leaving the middle order exposed. Toriya Singha Roy resisted bravely, stroking an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls, but her lone effort could not bridge the gap as Purulia ended on 110/5 in 20 overs — falling short by 50 runs. Paswaan completed a fine all-round outing with figures of 2/16, while Sinjini Sarkar and Sanaya Mondal also picked up wickets to keep Purulia in check throughout.
Medinipur Wizards Spin Out Rarh Tigers
In the second fixture, Shrachi Rarh Tigers were bowled out for 102 in 18.4 overs. Opener Bristi Maji provided a brisk start with 29 off 19 deliveries, but the innings lost momentum after her departure. Skipper Piyali Ghosh steadied the ship with 31, yet the Wizards' spin trio of Salma Khatoon, Rupa Dutta, and Soumi Roy shared six wickets between them to restrict the total.
Wizards Ease Home Under Revised DLS Target
Rain interruption after the first innings brought the DLS method into play, revising the Wizards' target to 88 runs in 16 overs. Sweta Singh set the platform with a fluent 38, while Adrija Sarkar remained composed with an unbeaten 30. The Wizards reached the target in just 14.1 overs, sealing an eight-wicket victory with ease.
Brief Scores
Murshidabad Kueens 160/4 in 20 overs beat Novus Royals Purulia 110/5 in 20 overs by 50 runs. Shrachi Rarh Tigers 102 all out in 18.4 overs lost to Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards 88/2 in 14.1 overs by 8 wickets (DLS).
Point of View
Meanwhile, looks tailor-made for the slow surfaces at JU Salt Lake, and their DLS win was more convincing than the scoreline suggests. With both winners now bolstering their net run-rate, the race for the top four is tightening at exactly the right moment in the league phase.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the results in the Women's Bengal T20 League on 9 June?
Murshidabad Kueens defeated Novus Royals Purulia by 50 runs, and Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards beat Shrachi Rarh Tigers by eight wickets via the DLS method. Both matches were played at JU Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
How did Jahanbi Raj Paswaan perform in the match?
Paswaan delivered an all-round performance for Murshidabad Kueens, scoring 24 runs with the bat and taking 2 wickets for 16 runs with the ball. Her contributions were central to the Kueens' 50-run victory over Novus Royals Purulia.
Why was the DLS method applied in the Medinipur Wizards vs Rarh Tigers match?
Rain interrupted play after Shrachi Rarh Tigers completed their first innings, prompting the application of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The Wizards' target was revised to 88 runs in 16 overs, which they achieved in 14.1 overs for the loss of 2 wickets.
Who were the top performers for Medinipur Wizards?
Sweta Singh top-scored with 38 runs and Adrija Sarkar contributed an unbeaten 30 in the chase. With the ball, the spin trio of Salma Khatoon, Rupa Dutta, and Soumi Roy shared six wickets to bowl out Rarh Tigers for 102.
Did any Purulia batter put up a fight against Murshidabad Kueens?
Toriya Singha Roy scored an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls for Novus Royals Purulia, but her effort was insufficient as the side fell short at 110/5, chasing 161. The early loss of captain Dhara Gujjar proved a decisive blow to Purulia's chase.
