The Bengal Pro T20 League 2024 continues to deliver thrilling cricket action. Day 3 witnessed two exciting matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the Murshidabad Kings and Shrachi Rarh Tigers emerging victorious. Here's a detailed look at the matches played on June 13, 2024.
Match 1: Murshidabad Kings vs Servotech Siliguri Strikers
In the first match of the day, the Servotech Siliguri Strikers won the toss and opted to bat. However, they struggled to find their footing and were bowled out for 113 in 19.1 overs. Vikas was the top scorer for the Strikers with 36 runs, while Akash Deep's all-round performance stood out, contributing a vital 24 runs and claiming three wickets with an economy of 4.75.
The Murshidabad Kings chased down the target in 17.5 overs, securing a win by 7 wickets. Sudip Kumar Gharami was the star with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 48. Shuvam Dey also played a significant role, adding 45 runs to the scoreboard. Nitin Verma and Jeet Thakur's effective bowling spells ensured the Kings' comfortable victory.
Best Performances:
Batting:
Sudip Kumar Gharami (Murshidabad Kings) - 48* (34 balls)
Shuvam Dey (Murshidabad Kings) - 45 (55 balls)
Vikas (Servotech Siliguri Strikers) - 36 (42 balls)
Bowling:
Akash Deep (Servotech Siliguri Strikers) - 4 overs, 3 wickets, Economy 4.75
Nitin Verma (Murshidabad Kings) - 3.1 overs, 3 wickets, Economy 6.63
Jeet Thakur (Murshidabad Kings) - 1 over, 2 wickets, Economy 1.00
Match 2: Shrachi Rarh Tigers vs Harbour Diamonds
The evening match saw Shrachi Rarh Tigers win the toss and decide to bat first. They managed to post a total of 141/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to a resilient innings from Arindam Ghosh who scored 54 runs. Shahbaz Ahmad’s quick 16 runs off 8 balls were also crucial in reaching a competitive total.
In reply, the Harbour Diamonds were restricted to 118/7 in their 20 overs. Sayan Shekhar Mandal’s 51 runs went in vain as the Diamonds fell short by 23 runs. Shrachi Rarh Tigers' bowlers, especially Shahbaz Ahmad and Arnab Nandi, played a pivotal role in defending the total with tight bowling.
Best Performances:
Batting:
Arindam Ghosh (Shrachi Rarh Tigers) - 54 (46 balls)
Sayan Shekhar Mandal (Harbour Diamonds) - 51 (45 balls)
Shahbaz Ahmad (Shrachi Rarh Tigers) - 16 (8 balls)
Bowling:
Md Kaif (Harbour Diamonds) - 4 overs, 3 wickets, Economy 4.25
Shahbaz Ahmad (Shrachi Rarh Tigers) - 4 overs, 2 wickets, Economy 4.25
Arnab Nandi (Shrachi Rarh Tigers) - 4 overs, 2 wickets, Economy 5.25
Player of the Match:
Match 1: Sudip Kumar Gharami (Murshidabad Kings)
Match 2: Shahbaz Ahmad (Shrachi Rarh Tigers)
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