26/03/2026
BLUES PULLS OFF A THRILLING CHASE TO BOOK A SPOT IN THE SEMI FINALS!!
Royal Bengal Blue secured a great win against Bengal Warriors Stars, chasing down the target and winning the match by 4 wickets in an exciting contest.
Bengal Warriors Stars batted first and scored 158 runs. Our bowling performance was not at the highest standard today, but the team showed great effort and commitment, especially while playing in the tough conditions during fasting. @Chris Webber was the standout bowler for us, delivering an excellent spell of 1 wicket for just 14 runs in his 4 overs. One key moment in the match came when their main batter survived a clear run-out opportunity that was unfortunately not given by the umpire, which could have changed the situation of the game. Despite that, the team kept the intensity high throughout all 20 overs, which was a very positive sign.
During the chase, Royal Bengal Blue lost two early wickets, but @~Dan Murphy and @Chris Webber built a very important partnership to stabilize the innings. Dan played a brilliant knock of 49 runs off 35 balls, while Chris contributed 38 runs from 42 balls, taking the game deep and giving the team a strong platform to chase the target.
After their partnership, we again lost two quick wickets, which put the pressure back on us. At that stage, the game required a special effort. @Sumit Yadav and @Zahin stepped up and produced an outstanding finishing partnership. At one point, we needed 40 runs from the last 3 overs, but both batters kept their calm, waited for the bad balls, and took calculated risks.
Sumit played an explosive innings of 32 runs off just 13 balls, while Zahin supported him brilliantly with 25 runs from 14 balls. One of the biggest highlights of their partnership was their excellent running between the wickets. They ran extremely hard, turning singles into doubles and doubles into triples, which made a huge difference in the chase. Along with timely boundaries, their smart running helped us cross the finish line.
Sumit Yadav was deservedly named Man of the Match for his quick-fire finishing innings that helped secure the victory.