Shrachi Rarh Tigers win Bengal T20 League title over Malda

Shrachi Rarh Tigres rode on skipper Shahbaz’s explosive unbeaten half-century to beat Sobisco Smashers Malda by way of the DLS technique within the rain-affected males’s ultimate and emerge because the champion within the Bengal T20 League on the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening (June 21, 2026).

Requested to bat, Rarh Tigers posted a formidable 165 for 4 within the decreased quota of 15 overs. In its rain-interrupted innings, Malda scored 97 for 5 in 9 overs to fall in need of the revised goal by 9 runs.

Rarh Tigers misplaced three wickets for 10 runs earlier than Shahbaz (88 n.o., 46b, 7×4, 6×6) and Gaurav Chauhan (55, 30b, 1×4, 5×6) put up the very best partnership of the league by including 144 runs.

Shahbaz dominated the leg-side, whereas Chauhan performed some good-looking pictures on each side. Rarh Tigers collected 58 runs within the final three overs.

In reply, Malda, in its start-stop innings, gathered runs briskly, with opener Abhimanyu Easwaran (38, 22b, 2×4, 2×6) rising because the aspect’s prime scorer.

Pacer Sukhmeet Singh eliminated Kaif Ahmed and Abhimanyu to deal a double blow within the ninth over and provides Rarh Tigers a decisive benefit.

Remaining rating board

Males: Shrachi Rarh Tigers 165/4 in 15 overs (Shahbaz Ahmed 88 n.o., Gaurav Chauhan 55, Akhil 2/4) bt Sobisco Smashers Malda 97/5 in 9 overs (Abhimanyu Easwaran 38, Sukhmeet Singh 2/14) (Revised goal: 107 in 9 overs, DLS technique).