Karan Lal Shatters Records in Bengal T20 League with Explosive 145 Runs

Karan Lal's Historic Performance in Bengal T20 League

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 11: A remarkable chapter unfolded in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens on Thursday, as Karan Lal delivered an extraordinary all-round display. He scored an impressive 145 runs off just 64 balls, featuring 14 sixes and seven fours, leading the Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a decisive 73-run win against the Adamas Howrah Warriors.

Lal's stunning innings marked only the second century in the league's history, following Gaurav Chauhan's 103 runs off 55 balls in Season 2. His explosive performance was pivotal in setting a formidable total of 231/2 in their allotted 20 overs, with Sudip Chatterjee contributing significantly with a solid 58 runs from 42 balls.

In response, the Adamas Howrah Warriors struggled to gain momentum and were dismissed for 158 runs in 19.2 overs. Shakir Habib Gandhi was the standout performer for his team, scoring a quick 40 runs off 20 balls, but he lacked adequate support from his teammates.

The Siliguri bowlers maintained their dominance, with Akhilesh Yadav achieving figures of 3/19, Shivamm Bharati taking 2/21, and Karan Lal concluding his memorable day with bowling figures of 2/29, ensuring a comprehensive victory for his side.

During his record-setting innings, Karan achieved several milestones:

1. Highest individual score in Bengal T20 League history - 145 (64)

2. Most sixes in a single innings - 14

3. Most sixes in a season - 22

4. Most runs scored in a single over - 32 runs (15th over against Writtick Chatterjee).