Indian Cricket League

ICL: Royal Bengal Tigers beat Dhaka Warriors

Sparking half-centuries from Aftab Ahmed and Alok Kapali carried the Dhaka Warriors to a competitive 172, but Deep Dasgupta’s blistering unbeaten 80 helped the Bengal Royal Tigers overhaul that with eight deliveries and eight wickets remaining.

Dhaka’s medium-pacers had been unable to tie down the runs in the tournament, and it was yet another disappointing performance. Bengal knocked off the runs with ease, thanks to Dasgupta’s 109-run stand in 12.3 overs with Rohan Gavaskar.

By the time Hamish Marshall was bowled by Mosharraf Hossain, Bengal had rattled away 41 in 4.3 overs. Gavaskar was promoted to No. 3 – he hit 30 off 12 balls against the Mumbai Champs recently – and he offered perfect support to Dasgupta, who was aggressive from the off, striking the ball with power and placement.

Gavaskar ran the singles well, but it was Dasgupta’s ability to find the boundary that frustrated Dhaka. Either making room to drill the ball over extra cover or rock back to pull the errant deliveries, he was unstoppable.

Tags: Dhaka Warriors, ICL, Royal Bengal Tigers