Karan Lal's 53 Fires Servotech Siliguri Strikers to Victory
Servotech Siliguri Strikers
152/9 (20)
Murshidabad Kings
62/10 (12)
SSS won by 90 runs
View full scorecard →Servotech Siliguri Strikers have won by 90 runs. Servotech Siliguri Strikers batted first and posted 152/9 in 20 overs. Murshidabad Kings, chasing 153, fell short at 62/10 in 12 overs.
Karan Lal was the standout in the first innings, scoring 53 off 29 balls (SR 183). 4 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Abhishek Raman fought hard with 26 off 26 balls, but it was not enough to haul Murshidabad Kings over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Karan Lal delivered figures of 4/12 in 3 overs (Econ 4.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
MK lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
53 off 29 balls (SR 183), 3 fours, 4 sixes
4/12 in 3 overs (Econ: 4.00)
50 off 41 balls (SR 122), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Servotech Siliguri Strikers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Murshidabad Kings were outplayed in all departments. A 90 runs 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. MK lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.