Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League: Day 14: Report
We witnessed a rain-curtailed encounter in the 25th match of the season and a close game in the 26th match of the season. Murshidabad Kueens (MK) defeated Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers (LSKT) by 8 wickets in the 25th match of the season. Rashmi Medinipur Wizards (RMW) defeated Harbour Diamonds (HD) by 13 runs in the 26th match of the season.
Servotech Siliguri Strikers (SSS) led by skipper Priyanka Bala were all set to face Sobisco Smashers Malda (SSM) led by skipper Hrishita Basu in the 27th match of the season. On the other hand, Shrachi Rarh Tigers (SRT) led by skipper Ankita Chakraborty were all set to face Adamas Howrah Warriors (AHW) led by skipper Dhara Gujjar in the 27th match of the season.
Match 27: 25th June 2024: Servotech Siliguri Strikers (SSS) Vs Sobisco Smashers Malda (SSM)
Samayita Adhikari’s all-round show and vital contributions from Priti Modal and skipper Priyanka Bala guide Servotech Siliguri Strikers to victory in an edge-of-the-seat thriller
Sobisco Smashers Malda (SSM) skipper Hrishita Basu won the toss and opted to field first. After being inserted to bat first, Servotech Siliguri Strikers posted a total of 128/4 in their quota of overs. The 65-run opening stand between Samayita Adhikari and Priti Mondal was the highest partnership of the innings. Priti Mondal (38 off 50 balls), Samayita Adhikari (35 off 41 balls), and skipper Priyanka Bala (31 off 22 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Servotech Siliguri Strikers. Shreya Karar (4-0-20-2), Debjani Das (4-0-19-0), and Piyali Ghosh (4-0-24-1) were the top performers with the ball for Sobisco Smashers Malda.
Chasing a target of 129, Sobisco Smashers Malda were restricted to 126/6 in their quota of overs, falling short of the target by two runs. The 36-run 4th wicket partnership between Piyali Ghosh and skipper Hrishita Basu was the highest partnership of the run chase. Piyali Ghosh (48 off 40 balls), skipper Hrishita Basu (30 off 29 balls), and wicket-keeper Iti Sarkar (14 off 8 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Sobisco Smashers Malda. Pampa Sarkar (4-0-24-2), Priya Pandey (4-0-21-1), Samayita Adhikari (4-0-32-2), and Snigdha Bag (4-0-20-0) were the top performers with the ball for Servotech Siliguri Strikers.
Match 28: 25th June 2024: Shrachi Rarh Tigers (SRT) Vs Adamas Howrah Warriors (AHW)
Rupal Tiwari, Roshni, and Remondina Khatun stars with the ball as the Shrachi Rarh Tigers seal a hard-fought victory against the Adamas Howrah Warriors
Shrachi Rarh Tigers skipper Ankita Chakraborty won the toss and opted to field first. After being inserted to bat first, Adamas Howrah Warriors posted a total of 97/8 in their quota of overs. The 37-run 2nd wicket partnership between Shrabani Paul and Sushmita Ganguly was the highest partnership of the innings. Sushmita Ganguly (27 off 33 balls), skipper Dhara Gujjar (19 off 14 balls), and Shrabani Paul (15 off 23 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Adamas Howrah Warriors. Roshni Khatun (4-1-5-3), Remondina Khatun (4-0-23-2), Rupal Tiwari (4-0-23-2), and Chandrima Biswas (4-0-22-1) were the top performers with the ball for Shrachi Rarh Tigers.
Chasing a target of 98, Shrachi Rarh Tigers got over the line with five wickets in hand and three balls to spare. The 27-run opening partnership between skipper Ankita Chakraborty and Sujata Dey was the highest partnership of the run chase. Dipa Das (23 off 18 balls), Mamani Roy (21 off 21 balls), wicket-keeper batter Parna Paul (16 off 20 balls), and Sujata Dey (15 off 27 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Shrachi Rarh Tigers. Ishita Saha (4-0-18-2), Parama Mondal (3-0-15-1), Prativa Mandi (3-0-16-1), Sushmita Ganguly (3.3-1-20-0), and skipper Dhara Gujjar (4-0-20-0) were the top performers with the ball for Adamas Howrah Warriors.