Bengal T20 League Season 3: Siliguri Strikers seal final semifinal berth
Synopsis
Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League has its four semifinalists locked in after a dramatic double-header on 18 June at Eden Gardens. Siliguri Strikers' seven-wicket cruise and Purulia's nervy eight-run win over Malda completed the last-four picture — and the knockout stage is set to be the most competitive in the tournament's short history.
Key Takeaways
Servotech Siliguri Strikers beat Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens on 18 June to claim the final semifinal spot.
The four semifinalists are Siliguri Strikers , Novus Royals Purulia , Sobisco Smashers Malda , and Shrachi Rarh Tigers .
Karan Lal (48 off 43) and Sudip Chatterjee (34 off 19) led Siliguri's successful chase of 164 in 18.2 overs .
Novus Royals Purulia edged Malda by 8 runs (139/8 vs 131/8) in their final league game; Mithilesh Das (3/18) and Pradipta Pramanik (3/20) were decisive.
The Bengal T20 League is organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and features 8 franchises from across West Bengal.
Servotech Siliguri Strikers clinched the fourth and final semifinal spot in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 men's competition on 18 June, defeating Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. They join Novus Royals Purulia, Sobisco Smashers Malda, and Shrachi Rarh Tigers in the last four, setting up what promises to be a fiercely contested knockout stage.
Siliguri Strikers Down Medinipur in the Chase
Batting first, Medinipur Wizards posted a competitive 163/4 in 20 overs, anchored by Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastava's unbeaten 70 off 52 balls and Abhishek Das's 42. Akhilesh Yadav was the standout bowler for Siliguri, claiming 3 wickets.
Siliguri's batters, however, made light work of the target, reaching 167/4 in just 18.2 overs. Karan Lal (48 off 43) anchored the innings, while Sudip Chatterjee (34 off 19) provided explosive intent at the top. Vishal Bhati (28 off 20), Snehasish Saha (22 not out), and Pramod Chandila (20 not out) ensured a comfortable finish with 10 balls to spare.
Purulia Edge Out Malda in an Earlier Thriller
Earlier on the same day, Novus Royals Purulia secured their semifinal place by defeating Sobisco Smashers Malda by 8 runs in a tightly contested final league game. Purulia posted 139/8 in 20 overs, with Yuvraj Deepak Keshwani top-scoring with a brisk 40 off 28 balls. Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Ramesh Prasad, and Prayas Ray Barman each took 2 wickets for Malda.
Chasing 140, Malda fell agonisingly short at 131/8. Prayas Ray Barman top-scored for the chasing side with 32 off 28, but Purulia's bowlers held their nerve — Mithilesh Das (3/18) and Pradipta Pramanik (3/20) were the architects of the victory.
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 league features eight city-based franchises — 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 — representing the breadth of West Bengal. Men's matches are played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with women's fixtures hosted at the JU Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata.
Brief Scores
Novus Royals Purulia 139/8 (20 overs) beat Sobisco Smashers Malda 131/8 (20 overs) by 8 runs
Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards 163/4 (20 overs) lost to Servotech Siliguri Strikers 167/3 (18.2 overs) by 7 wickets
The four semifinalists will now compete in the knockout stage, with all eyes on which franchise claims the Season 3 title.
Point of View
With names like Prayas Ray Barman — a former India U-19 standout — now featuring on both sides of the result sheet in the same match day. What the league still needs is sharper broadcast reach and consistent scoreline visibility beyond Kolkata, if it is to rival the Tamil Nadu Premier League or DY Patil T20 in national attention. The semifinal lineup, drawn entirely from non-Kolkata franchises barring Malda, also signals that the league's franchise model is genuinely distributing competitive depth across West Bengal — a structural success worth noting.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams have qualified for the Bengal T20 League Season 3 semifinals?
The four semifinalists in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 men's competition are Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Novus Royals Purulia, Sobisco Smashers Malda, and Shrachi Rarh Tigers. All four secured their places after the completion of the league stage on 18 June.
How did Siliguri Strikers qualify for the Bengal T20 League semifinals?
Siliguri Strikers beat Rashmi NES Medinipur Wizards by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens on 18 June, chasing down 164 in 18.2 overs. Karan Lal (48 off 43) and Sudip Chatterjee (34 off 19) were the key contributors with the bat.
What was the result of the Purulia vs Malda Bengal T20 League match?
Novus Royals Purulia beat Sobisco Smashers Malda by 8 runs on 18 June. Purulia posted 139/8 in 20 overs, and Malda fell short at 131/8, with Mithilesh Das (3/18) and Pradipta Pramanik (3/20) the standout bowlers for Purulia.
What is the Bengal T20 League and who organises it?
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 representing West Bengal, with men's matches held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Who were the top performers on 18 June in the Bengal T20 League?
Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastava top-scored for Medinipur with an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls, while Karan Lal (48 off 43) and Sudip Chatterjee (34 off 19) starred for Siliguri. For Purulia, Yuvraj Deepak Keshwani hit 40 off 28, and Mithilesh Das took 3/18 in the earlier game.
