Kolkata Tigers Beat Murshidabad Kueens In Thriller To Win First Women's Bengal Pro T20 League

In an exciting final at Eden Gardens, Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers triumphed over the Murshidabad Kueens by 5 runs to claim the first women's title of the Bengal Pro T20 League.

The Kolkata Tigers batted first and managed to score 110 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs on a hazy afternoon. Captain Mita Paul contributed 24 runs, but Ipsita Mondal's 37 off 32 deliveries was the standout performance. Late contributions from Bipasa Ghosh and Mamata Kisu pushed them past the century mark. Priyanka Sarkar took two wickets for the Murshidabad Kueens.

During their chase, the Kueens faced an early setback when Sneha Gupta got out cheaply. Ritika Paul and Sandipta Patra formed a decent partnership, but after Ritika's dismissal, Kolkata Tigers landed a few blows that put the Kueens on the defensive. Sandipta's departure for 45 runs further tilted the match in Kolkata's favour.

Priyanka Sarkar played a crucial role for the Kueens, scoring quick runs to keep Murshidabad in contention. With 13 runs needed in the final over, Mamata Kisku dismissed Adrija with her first ball. Despite five runs coming off the next two balls, Priyanka had to take charge to secure victory for Murshidabad. However, Kisku maintained her composure and claimed Priyanka's wicket in the penultimate delivery, sealing a 5-run win for Kolkata.

Mamata Kisku's bowling was instrumental in Kolkata's victory. She not only took crucial wickets but also held her nerve during the final over. Ariktha Manna also contributed significantly with figures of 2/14.

For Murshidabad, Priyanka Sarkar shone both with bat and ball, scoring 21 runs and taking two wickets for just 18 runs. Sandipta Patra was another key performer with her solid knock of 45 runs.

Match Summary

The match saw several twists and turns, keeping fans on edge throughout. The early loss of Sneha Gupta put pressure on Murshidabad, but partnerships between Ritika Paul and Sandipta Patra kept them in the game until Kolkata's bowlers turned it around.

Bengal Pro T20 League Women's Final Brief Scores

Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers: 110/5 in 20 overs (Ipsita Mondal 37*, Mita Paul 24; Priyanka Sarkar 2/18)

Murshidabad Kueens: 105/9 in 20 overs (Sandipta Patra 45, Priyanka Sarkar 21; Mamata Kisku 2/10, Ariktha Manna 2/14)

Result: Kolkata Tigers won by 5 runs

The thrilling contest at Eden Gardens showcased remarkable performances from both teams. The inaugural women's title of the Bengal Pro T20 League went to Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers after a hard-fought battle against Murshidabad Kueens.