Shahbaz Ahamad's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Shrachi Rarh Tigers
Sobisco Smashers Malda
117/10 (19.4)
Shrachi Rarh Tigers
118/5 (16)
Shrachi Rarh Tigers won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Shrachi Rarh Tigers have won by 5 wickets. Sobisco Smashers Malda batted first and posted 117/10 in 19.4 overs. Shrachi Rarh Tigers chased down 118 in just 16 overs.
Sobisco Smashers Malda struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Vikas Singh top-scored with 33 off 22 balls (SR 150), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 34 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Shahbaz Ahamad anchored the innings with 31 off 18 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Shrachi Rarh Tigers on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Shahbaz Ahamad delivered figures of 4/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
SRT lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 1 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
33 off 22 balls (SR 150), 1 fours, 3 sixes
4/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
31 off 18 balls (SR 172), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Shrachi Rarh Tigers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sobisco Smashers Malda were outplayed in all departments. A 5 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. SRT lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.