Siliguri Strikers Shine with Dominant Victory Over Harbour Diamonds
Siliguri Strikers claimed a thrilling victory against Harbour Diamonds by 5 wickets in Kolkata. Facing a target of 143, Lokesh Gait starred with 42 runs. Precision bowling from Raju Haldar and Nuruddin Mondal, limiting Harbour Diamonds to 142, paved the way for the win in the Bengal Pro T20 League.
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In an enthralling Bengal Pro T20 League encounter held at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens, the Siliguri Strikers secured a commanding five-wicket victory over Harbour Diamonds. Displaying sterling performances, the Strikers restricted their opponents to a modest score of 142, thanks to a disciplined bowling effort led by Raju Haldar and Nuruddin Mondal, who shared six wickets between them.
The Harbour Diamonds, who opted to bat first, started strong with Vishal Bhati's brisk 34 and Manoj Tiwary's solid 35. Yet, the team struggled to maintain momentum as Siliguri's attack dismantled their lineup. Chasing a target of 143, Siliguri initially faltered with two early wickets down but regained footing through Lokesh Gait's dynamic 42 and skipper Anustup Majumdar's vital 28, forging a pivotal 74-run partnership.
Middle-order contributions from Ankush Tyagi (29) and Shubham Chatterjee (26 not out) further tilted the match in Siliguri's favor, ensuring they reached the target in 17.5 overs. Despite Vishal Bhati's efforts with two wickets for the Diamonds, the Strikers' victory propelled them up the points table, setting a positive tone for their next clash against Shrachi Roar Tigers on June 23.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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