Vishal Bhati's 86 Fires Servotech Siliguri Strikers to Victory
Servotech Siliguri Strikers
208/4 (20)
Shrachi Rarh Tigers
184/9 (20)
SSS won by 24 runs
View full scorecard →Servotech Siliguri Strikers have won by 24 runs. Servotech Siliguri Strikers batted first and posted 208/4 in 20 overs. Shrachi Rarh Tigers, chasing 209, fell short at 184/9 in 20 overs.
Vishal Bhati was the standout in the first innings, scoring 86 off 46 balls (SR 187). 6 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 49 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Shuvam Dey fought hard with 48 off 25 balls, but it was not enough to haul Shrachi Rarh Tigers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Mohammad Shami delivered figures of 4/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
SSS lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
86 off 46 balls (SR 187), 5 fours, 6 sixes
4/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
48 off 25 balls (SR 192), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Servotech Siliguri Strikers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Shrachi Rarh Tigers came up short by 24 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. SSS lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.