Kolkata: Sobisco Smashers Malda scripted the highest successful run chase in the history of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Chasing a record 203 to win, Malda got the job done easily scoring 204/5 in 18.4 overs to beat Rashmi Medinipur Wizards by 5 wickets.
Before today, the highest successful chase was 189 by Malda against Servotech Siliguri Strikers in 2024.
In the chase, Akhil (48 off 21) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (52 off 29) gave Malda the perfect start. In the middle overs, Prayas Ray Barman (32 off 19) gave the much-needed boost with some power hitting.
At the end, Kaif Ahmed (37 not out off 19) single-handedly powered Malda over the line along with Agniv Pan (13 not out off 8).
Earlier, batting first, Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards scored 202/4 in 20 overs, thanks to Agniswar Das (69 off 48), Anustup Majumdar (58 off 36), Vivek Singh (41 not out off 21).
Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal was the pick of the Malda bowlers bagged two wickets.
With this, Malda recorded hat-trick of victory this season.
Brief Scorecard :
Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards – 202/4 (20)
Sobisco Smashers Malda – 204/5 (18.4)
Result : Sobisco Smashers Malda won by 5 wickets.
