Sourav Halder Hat Trick Powers Kolkata Royal Tigers to First Bengal T20 League Win

Sourav Halder Hat Trick Powers Kolkata Royal Tigers to First Bengal T20 League Win

The Bengal T20 League 2026 delivered another thrilling contest as Kolkata Royal Tigers secured their first victory of the season in dramatic fashion. A stunning Sourav Halder hat trick helped the Royal Tigers edge past Servotech Siliguri Strikers by just one run in a nail-biting encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The match had everything cricket fans could ask for, explosive batting, crucial breakthroughs, a historic hat trick, and a tense finish that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final ball.

Abishek Porel Leads the Charge with the Bat

After being asked to bat first, Kolkata Royal Tigers faced early pressure from a disciplined Siliguri Strikers bowling attack. However, wicketkeeper batter Abishek Porel rose to the occasion with a magnificent innings that anchored the Royal Tigers' batting effort.

Porel played a composed yet aggressive knock of 76 runs from 53 deliveries, finding boundaries regularly while ensuring the innings never lost momentum. His innings featured excellent shot selection and smart strike rotation, helping his team post a competitive total.

Ritwik Roy Chowdhury provided valuable support with a well-crafted 33 off 27 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Royal Tigers managed to reach 147 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

For the Strikers, Ishan Porel impressed with figures of 3 for 24, while Geet Puri and Kaushik Maity chipped in with two wickets each to keep the scoring under control.

Siliguri Strikers Begin Strong Chase

Chasing 148, Servotech Siliguri Strikers looked firmly in control for most of the innings. Karan played an aggressive innings of 46 from 35 balls, while experienced batter Sudip Chatterjee contributed a steady 35 off 31 deliveries.

Their partnership laid a solid foundation and put the Royal Tigers under pressure. Vishal Bhati added valuable runs in the middle overs, and the target appeared well within reach.

At that stage, the momentum was completely with the Strikers, and a comfortable victory seemed likely.

Sourav Halder Creates History

Just when the match appeared to be slipping away, Sourav Halder produced a magical spell that completely transformed the contest.

Bowling the 13th over, Halder dismissed Vishal Bhati before removing Snehasish Saha and Badal Singh Balyan on consecutive deliveries to complete a sensational hat trick.

The remarkable achievement made him only the second bowler in Bengal T20 League history to claim a hat trick, joining an exclusive list that includes Indian pace star Mohammed Shami.

The historic Sourav Halder hat trick shifted the momentum dramatically and breathed new life into the Royal Tigers' campaign.

Final Over Drama Seals Memorable Victory

Despite the collapse, Pramod Chandila fought hard with a valuable 35 off 23 balls and kept Siliguri Strikers in the hunt. As the match entered its final over, the result remained uncertain.

However, Sayan Ghosh held his nerve brilliantly under pressure. The pacer picked up two crucial wickets in the closing stages and restricted the Strikers from crossing the finish line.

When the final ball was bowled, Servotech Siliguri Strikers finished on 146 for 7, falling agonizingly short by just one run.

Halder emerged as the undisputed hero with outstanding figures of 4 for 22, while Sayan Ghosh's disciplined spell of 2 for 25 proved equally vital.

A Turning Point for Kolkata Royal Tigers

This dramatic victory could serve as a turning point for Kolkata Royal Tigers in the Bengal T20 League 2026. The win not only gives them valuable points but also boosts confidence after a challenging start to the season.

With players like Abishek Porel delivering with the bat and Sourav Halder producing match-winning moments with the ball, the Royal Tigers have shown they possess the quality to challenge the best teams in the competition.

As the tournament progresses, fans will remember this thrilling encounter as one of the most exciting matches of the Bengal T20 League season and a night when Sourav Halder's hat trick became part of Bengal cricket history.