Kolkata : Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers defeated Sobisco Smashers Malda by 16 runs (DLS) in a rain curtailed final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Kolkata, Batting first, saw skipper Mita Paul (51) battling a lone battle from one end despite losing wickets from other with slow approach. Kolkata reached 104 after first innings.
Defending 105 runs, Prativa Mardi and Mita Paul picked 2 wickets each and restricted Malda to 22/4 (5.2) before rain interrupted, and Kolkata were declared winners due to DLS method by 16 runs.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
LSKT : 104 (19.5)
M. Paul : 51 (52)
SSM :
J. Parveen : 1.5-7-3
2nd Innings :
SSM : 22/4 (5.2)
S. Parida : 8*(13)
LSKT :
P. Mardi : 3-10-2
M. Paul : 2-12-2
Result : Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers won by 16 Runs (DLS).
