Rajkot : Bengal defeated Rajasthan by 7 Wickets at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot, qualifying for Quarter Final of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Abhishek Porel (78) & Mohammed Shami (3/26) starred in Bengal’s feat.
Bowling 1st, Bengal grabbed 3 wickets of Rajasthan in Powerplay on 29 runs. However a 84 runs partnership between Kartik Sharma (46) & skipper Mahipal Lomror (45) brought Rajasthan back on track.
Cameos from tailenders in last few overs brought Rajasthan’s score to 153-9 (20). Shami with 3/26 starred in Bengal’s Bowling, accompanied by 2-fers of Sayan Ghosh & Shahbaz Ahmed.
Chasing 154 runs, Abhishek Porel (78) & skipper Sudip Gharami (50*) guided Bengal past the target in 18.3 overs, earning them Quarter Final Berth.
Abhishek was adjourned man of the match for his heroics.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
RAJ : 153-9 (20)
Kartik Sharma : 46 (29)
BEN :
Md Shami : 3/26
2nd Innings :
BEN : 154-3 (18.3)
Abhishek Porel : 78 (48)
Sudip Gharami : 50* (45)
RAJ :
Aniket Choudhary : 2/37
Result : Bengal win by 7 Wickets.
