Bengal T20 League: Rarh Tigers beat Murshidabad Kings by 59 runs via DLS
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Shrachi Rarh Tigers secured a commanding 59-run victory over Murshidabad Kings via the DLS Method in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, 10 June. A well-rounded team effort — anchored by a half-century from Shuvam Dey Sr and a three-wicket burst from Rohit Kumar — proved too much for Murshidabad on a rain-curtailed evening.
Rarh Tigers Build a Commanding Total
Invited to bat first, Shrachi Rarh Tigers posted an imposing 188/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Shuvam Dey Sr led the batting with a composed 51 off 40 deliveries, providing the innings its backbone. Sumit Nag (37 off 22), Gaurav Singh Chauhan (34 off 19), and Sumanta Gupta (27 off 18) each played punishing cameos to push the total beyond reach.
For Murshidabad Kings, Saksham Chaudhary (2/42) and Nuruddin Mondal (2/25) were the pick of the bowlers, though neither could stem the scoring tide.
Bowlers Dismantle Murshidabad Chase
Chasing 189 to win, Murshidabad Kings never found their footing. Rohit Kumar was devastating with figures of 3/8, while Rahul Prasad (3/26) and Shahbaz Ahmed (2/25) maintained relentless pressure. Abhishek Raman top-scored for the Kings with a fighting 47 off 34 balls, but found little support at the other end.
When rain halted play, Murshidabad were reeling at 121/9 in 15.5 overs. With conditions preventing any resumption, the DLS Method confirmed Rarh Tigers as winners by 59 runs.
About the Bengal T20 League Season 3
The Bengal T20 League is organised under the aegis of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and is now in its third edition. The league features eight city-based franchises — Adamas Howrah Warriors, Novus Royals Purulia, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings and 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 fixtures are being staged at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, while women's matches are held at the JU Salt Lake Campus. Season 3 carries the theme 'Ebar Jombe Khela!' — a rallying call that encapsulates the league's fierce, uncompromising spirit.
Brief Scorecard
Shrachi Rarh Tigers 188/5 in 20 overs (Shuvam Dey Sr 51, Sumit Nag 37, Gaurav Singh Chauhan 34; Saksham Chaudhary 2/42, Nuruddin Mondal 2/25) beat Murshidabad Kings 121/9 in 15.5 overs (Abhishek Raman 47; Rohit Kumar 3/8, Rahul Prasad 3/26, Shahbaz Ahmed 2/25) by 59 runs via DLS Method.
Rarh Tigers will look to carry this momentum into their next Bengal T20 League fixture as the competition heats up in its third season.