A Promising Start
Kolkata, 13th June 2024 — The Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers, representing the districts of Kolkata and Hooghly in the Bengal Pro T20 League, had a scintillating start. Co-owned by Lux Cozi and Shyam Steel Group, both the men’s and women’s teams won their first matches. They performed brilliantly in thrilling contests against the Adamas Howrah Warriors at the iconic Eden Gardens and Jadavpur University Campus, respectively.
Men’s Team Performance
The men’s team, led by Bengal wicket-keeper batsman Abishek Porel, demonstrated exceptional skills and teamwork. Under the guidance of Head Coach Shib Sankar Paul and Assistant Coach Kanchan Maity, the team showcased their prowess. Talented players like Karan Lal, Subham Chatterjee, Sayan Ghosh, and Akash Pandey put up an impressive performance.
In a tightly contested match, the Kolkata Tigers defeated the Adamas Howrah Warriors by 16 runs via the DLS method. Saurabh Srivastava of Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers was declared Man of the Match. Avilin Ghosh scored the highest for Kolkata with 42 runs off 30 balls. Sujit Yadav’s impressive bowling, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs, enthralled the whole Edens. Despite a modest score of 125 runs, the Kolkata Tigers’ brilliant defense secured the win. Kolkata captain Abishek Porel was caught behind on the very first ball of the match, adding drama to the rain-soaked game.
Women’s Team Triumph
Meanwhile, the Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Women’s team also triumphed against the Adamas Howrah Warriors. Player of the Match Mamata Kisku led the women’s team to victory with an impressive 53 runs off 48 balls. The entire team scored 125/3 in 20 overs, while the Adamas Howrah Warriors Women’s team managed 122/9 in 20 overs.
Looking Ahead
The Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers are now all set to play the next match, carrying the momentum and support of their fans. The team’s remarkable start has unmistakably set the standard for an exciting season ahead in the Bengal Pro T20 League.
