Tiigers of Kolkata Triumph Over Majhi Mumbai in ISPL Season 3 Eliminator
Tiigers Secure Spot in Qualifier 2
In a thrilling Eliminator match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 held on Wednesday, the Tiigers of Kolkata showcased an impressive all-round performance, defeating Majhi Mumbai by 44 runs. This victory earned them a place in Qualifier 2 against the Ahmedabad Lions at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.
Tiigers Set a Strong Target
Batting first, the Tiigers established a solid foundation with Saroj Paramanik scoring a quick 28 runs off 20 balls before being dismissed by Mohammad Zeeshan. Following his departure, Rajat Mundhe and Krushna Gawali dominated the innings, forming an unbroken partnership that left the Majhi Mumbai bowlers struggling. Mundhe contributed a steady 34 not out from 24 balls, while Gawali finished with a powerful 42 not out off just 19 deliveries, propelling the Tiigers to a formidable total of 124 runs for 1 wicket in their 10 overs.
Majhi Mumbai's bowling woes were compounded by conceding 13 extras, with Zeeshan being the sole wicket-taker, giving away 33 runs in his two overs.
Majhi Mumbai's Chase Falls Short
During the chase, Arish Khan made early breakthroughs in the powerplay, dismissing crucial batsmen Jignesh Rajput and Kabir Singh, finishing with remarkable figures of 3 wickets for just 6 runs.
Shelar's Hat-Trick Changes the Game
The turning point of the match occurred in the sixth over when Vivek Shelar achieved a hat-trick, taking out Thomas Dias, Bunty Patel, and Vijay Pawle in consecutive deliveries, effectively crushing any hopes of a Majhi Mumbai comeback. Although Abhishek Dalhor shone with a rapid 43 runs off 17 balls, he lacked support as five of his teammates were dismissed without scoring. Saroj Paramanik returned to claim two wickets, including Dalhor's, as Majhi Mumbai was bowled out for 80 runs in just 9.3 overs, resulting in a decisive 44-run victory for the Tiigers.
Looking Ahead to the Final
The Tiigers of Kolkata are set to face the Ahmedabad Lions in Qualifier 2 on Thursday. The season will culminate on Friday with the Grand Finale, featuring the Chennai Singams against the winner of Qualifier 2. All playoff matches are scheduled to start at 7 PM, with live coverage available on Star Sports Khel and streaming on JioHotstar. Tickets can be purchased online via BookMyShow.
Match Summary:
Tiigers of Kolkata 124/1 in 10 overs (Krushna Gawali 42*, Rajat Mundhe 34*; Mohammad Zeeshan 1/35) defeated Majhi Mumbai 80/10 in 9.3 overs (Abhishek Dalhor 43, Thomas Dias 16; Arish Khan 3/6, Vivek Shelar 3/7) by 44 runs.