As the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League continues, rain remains a recurring disruptor, casting uncertainty over fixtures and leading to multiple match abandonments.
Match 9, however, went ahead without interruption, where Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers secured a convincing 7-wicket win over Sobisco Smashers Malda, displaying clinical execution in both departments.
In contrast, the evening clash saw Shrachi Rarh Tigers elect to bat first against Murshidabad Queens, but their innings faltered early. They managed only 69 runs by the 19th over before persistent rain returned, forcing the match to be abandoned.
Match 9: Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women vs Sobisco Smashers Malda Women
Being put in to bat first, Sobisco faced early setbacks, losing Sneha Mahato for a duck and Aruna Barman for just 6. However, the middle order rose to the occasion to steady the innings. Sukanya Parida played a composed knock of 31 off 23 balls, followed by a fluent half-century from Srabani Pal, who anchored the innings with a solid 55 off 44.
Skipper Hrishita Niladri Basu chipped in with a brisk 23 off just 13 balls, while Mamata Kisku added a crucial unbeaten 19 off 24 to help Sobisco post a competitive 140/5. For Lux Shyam, Salma Khatoon led the bowling attack with figures of 2/28, supported by Sujata Dey’s economical spell of 1/11 in 2 overs.
In response, Lux Shyam’s batters approached the chase with confidence and composure. Captain Mita Paul played a stunning captain’s knock, smashing an unbeaten 89* off 60 deliveries at a strike rate of 148.33. Despite the early loss of Sujata Dey for 2, Ankita Mahanta provided strong support with 26 off 21, and Prativa Mandi ensured the chase stayed on course with 11* off 10, guiding the team to a comfortable victory.
In Sobisco’s bowling effort, Jhumia Khatun returned figures of 1/22 from her four overs, while Nandini Biswas took 1/26 and Riya Kumari Mahato finished with 1/32. For her match-winning innings, Mita Paul was deservedly named the Player of the Match.
Match 10: Shrachi Rarh Tigers Women vs Murshidabd Kueens Women
Batting first, Shrachi Rarh endured a dismal outing with the bat, struggling to generate any momentum throughout the innings. The top order crumbled early, with Shreya Roy managing just 8 off 18 balls, Brishti Susanta Majhi scoring 1 off 6, and both Disha Gupta and Sanshita Sumit Biswas departing for 1 and a duck respectively. Skipper Piyali Ghosh couldn’t anchor the innings either, contributing only 6 off 12 deliveries.
While Iti Sarkar tried to rebuild with a patient 13 off 24, the middle order offered little resistance, leading to a further collapse. Payel Vakharia provided a touch of stability at the end with an unbeaten 13 off 18, but as the team limped to 69/9 in 19 overs, rain interrupted play, and the match was eventually called off. On the bowling front, Sushmita Ganguly was clinical, taking 2 for 12, while Jahanvi Raj Paswan delivered an economical spell, picking up 1 for 10.
