Rajkot, November 25, 2024 : Bengal defeated Hyderabad by 8 wickets at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot, to record their 2nd consecutive win of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.
Bowling 1st, Mohammed Shami (3/21) starred with Ball picking 3-fer. Karan Lal (2/30), Shahbaz Ahmed (2/14) picked 2-fers , restricting Hyderabad at 137. Hyderabadi skipper Tilak Varma (57) was only sign of positivity.
Chasing 138, Bengal Batters with likes of Abhishek Porel (41), Karan Lal (46), skipper Sudip Gharami (23*), Shahbaz Ahmed (30*) reached the total in 17.5 overs and clinched comfortable win.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Hyd : 137
Tilak Varma : 57 (44)
Ben :
Mohammed Shami : 3/21
2nd Innings :
Ben : 138-2 (17.5)
Karan Lal : 46 (29)
Hyd :
T. Ravi Teja : 1/22
Result : Bengal win by 8 wickets.