Tarun Godara Shines in Siliguri Strikers’ Final Match at Bengal Pro T20 League
Tarun Godara of Siliguri Strikers scored an impressive 70 off 38 balls in their final match of the Bengal Pro T20 League at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite his efforts, the team lost to Smashers Malda.
The Strikers, in their first season, won two matches with key contributions from players like Ritwik Roy Chowdhury and Akash Deep. Team owner Rishabh Bhatia praised the team’s performance and promised a strong comeback next season.
Match Highlights
Batting first, the Siliguri Strikers posted a total of 188/6 in 20 overs. Skipper Ritwik Roy Chowdhury and Tarun Godara were key performers. However, Smashers Malda chased down the target with half-centuries from Writtick Chatterjee and Akhil, winning by 6 wickets.
Team’s Journey
In their maiden campaign, Siliguri Strikers represented Siliguri and nearby areas like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. Fans were thrilled to see their favorite players in action.
Future Prospects
The Bengal Pro T20 League, inspired by the IPL, featured 8 franchise teams in both men’s and women’s categories. The Siliguri Strikers showed potential and promise for future seasons.