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Shrachi Rarh Tigers vs Purulia Royals, BT20L, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Shrachi Rarh Tigers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Shrachi Rarh Tigers beat Purulia Royals by 7 wickets
Rarh Tigers have been the team to beat this season, and enter the semi‑final on a five‑game winning streak. Can they continue their form?
- Shahbaz Ahmed has been the Tigers' main star, amassing 200 runs at an average of 40, and also chipping in with 10 wickets.
- Yuvraj Keswani has anchored Purulia's innings with 180 runs at 45, including two half‑centuries.
- The Eden Gardens surface has been a balanced one, with pace bowlers accounting for 57% of wickets in the last ten matches. Spinners have claimed the remaining 43%, suggesting the track offers true bounce without excessive turn.
Rarh Tigers are our picks for the winners of this semi-final.
| Tournament: | Bengal T20 League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Garden stadium, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.3°C|Mist |
SRTS vs PUR Match Prediction & Analysis
Rarh Tigers clash against Purulia Royals in a high-stakes 1st Semi Final T20 of the Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rarh Tigers finished atop the table with 11 points, having lost just once in seven outings. Their form has been relentless, with five wins on the trot. The Tigers have the best win percentage in the league (71%) and have looked the most balanced side in the competition.
Purulia Royals, on the other hand, have walked a tighter rope. They finished third with nine points, their campaign defined by last-over thrillers and narrow margins.
The Tigers rely on their deep batting lineup and the all-around brilliance of Shahbaz Ahmed. Purulia depend on their bowlers to defend totals and their top order to set competitive scores.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SRTS
W
W
W
W
W
SRTS
169/9 in 20.0 8.45
166/6 in 20.0 8.3
179/6 in 20.0 8.95
182/9 in 20.0 9.1
121/9 in 15.5 7.64
188/5 in 20.0 9.4
117/10 in 19.4 5.95
118/5 in 16.0 7.38
PUR
W
L
L
W
W
PUR
139/8 in 20.0 6.95
131/8 in 20.0 6.55
196/3 in 18.0 10.89
200/6 in 17.4 11.32
173/6 in 20.0 8.65
112/10 in 16.4 6.72
75/3 in 5.5 12.86
74/3 in 6.0 12.33
124/3 in 10.0 12.4
BT20L
Purulia Royals won by 15 runs
109/3 in 10.0 10.9
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Shrachi Rarh Tigers Preview
The Tigers have been the most complete side in the tournament. Their batting lineup is anchored by Shahbaz Ahmed, who has been in sublime form. He finished the league stage with 200 runs, his 78* off 45 balls in the final preliminary game a masterclass in chasing as he took on the bowlers from the start, striking at 173.33 and sharing a match-winning partnership with Sumanta Gupta (60 off 40).
Shuvam Dey (165 runs at a strike rate of 160) has provided the aggression at the top, while Sumanta Gupta (141 runs at 160.23) and Gaurav Chauhan (142 runs at 109.23) have offered stability in the middle order. The Tigers have posted totals above 160 in four of their last five matches and have chased down targets with remarkable efficiency.
The bowling attack is equally potent. Shahbaz Ahmed has been the standout, taking 10 wickets at an average of 19.90, including a best of 4/15. Rohit Kumar has claimed seven wickets at 19.00, while Rahul Prasad has six scalps. The pace of Sukhmeet Singh and the spin of Raju Haldar add variety. The Tigers have defended totals and chased them down with equal comfort, making them the most balanced side in the competition. Their bowling unit has restricted opponents to below 150 in four of their last five matches, a record that will give them confidence heading into the semi-final.
Shrachi Rarh Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Sumanta Gupta, Shuvam Dey, Sumit Swapan Nag (WK), Gaurav Chauhan (C), Shahbaz Ahamad, Saurabh Kumar, Rahul Prasad, Dipanjan Mukherjee, Tinku Kumar, Sukhmeet Singh, Dilshad Khan
Shrachi Rarh Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Bengal T20 League 2026
Shrachi Rarh Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Rohit Kumar K, Raju Halder, Sumanta Gupta, Shuvam Dey, Sumit Nag, Gaurav Chauhan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rahul Prasad, Dipanjan Mukherjee, Tinku Kumar, Sukhmeet Singh, Dilshad Khan
Purulia Royals Preview
Purulia have relied on their bowling attack to win them matches. Their top order has been inconsistent, but Yuvraj Keswani has been the exception. He has scored 180 runs at an average of 45, his two half-centuries providing the platform for the middle order.
Sudip Kumar Gharami (132 runs at a strike rate of 152) and Ankur Paul (131 runs at a strike rate of 182) have chipped in, but the Royals have struggled to post totals above 150 consistently. In their last match, they managed only 139/8, a total that their bowlers had to defend. Priyam Sarkar's century earlier in the tournament (100 off 55 balls) is a reminder of what this batting unit is capable of when they click.
The bowling attack has been Purulia's strength. Pradipta Pramanik has been the pick of the bowlers, taking nine wickets at an average of 15.67, including a best of 3/20. Mithilesh Das has claimed seven wickets at 22.00, while Pritam Chakraborty has also taken seven. In the must-win clash against Malda, Das (3 18) and Pramanik (3 20) bowled with control and defended a modest total, a performance that will give them belief heading into the semi-final.
The Royals' bowling unit has kept them in contests even when their batting has failed, and they will need a similar effort against a powerful Tigers lineup.
Purulia Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Priyam Sarkar (WK), Ankur Paul, Sudip Kumar Gharami (C), Yuvraj Keswani, Tanmoy Pramanick, Pradipta Pramanik, Mithilesh Das, Lokesh Gait, Harsh Dev Gautam, Ravi Kumar, Rohit, Pritam Chakraborty
Purulia Royals Key Players From Previous Game Of Bengal T20 League 2026
Purulia Royals Actual Playing XI:
Priyam Sarkar, Ankur Paul, Sudip Gharami, Yuvraj Deepak Keswani, Tanmoy Pramanick, Pradipta Pramanik, Mithilesh Das, Lokesh Gait, Harsh Dev Gautam, Rohit, Ravi Kumar, Pritam Chakraboty
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Kolkata on Saturday is for mainly cloudy skies with a couple of thunderstorms, especially late in the day. Temperatures will reach a high of 35°C, with the RealFeel temperature soaring to 45°C due to the extreme humidity, making it dangerously hot for the players. Winds will be from the south at 17 km/h, with gusts up to 43 km/h. The probability of precipitation is high at 87%, with an expected 5.7 mm of rain and 2.5 hours of precipitation, mostly from thunderstorms.
SRTS vs PUR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
Eden Gardens has continued to provide good batting conditions in the Bengal Pro T20 League, although scores have become slightly more balanced compared to the opening week. The average first-innings score across the last five completed matches at the venue is 160.4, with teams posting 169, 139, 163, 165, and 132 batting first. While not as explosive as earlier in the tournament, these numbers still suggest that anything below 155 can leave a side under pressure.
The surface has generally rewarded aggressive batting once the ball gets older, with several matches seeing strong acceleration in the final five overs. Chasing teams have enjoyed a slight edge, helped by the quick outfield and improving batting conditions under lights. That trend is reflected in the toss decisions as well, with four of the last six captains winning the toss opting to bowl first. A first-innings total around 165-170 should be considered competitive at this stage of the competition.
Toss: To Bowl
The match is scheduled for a 1:00 PM start at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In the last six matches at the venue, four have seen the captain winning the toss and electing to field first. The captain who wins the toss is hence likely to bowl first here.
SRTS vs PUR
Winning Prediction
Rarh Tigers have been the standout side in this tournament. Five consecutive wins helped them finish at the top of the standings, and they head into this semi-final looking like the most complete team in the field. Shahbaz Ahmed has delivered match-winning performances with bat and ball, while Dey, Chauhan, and Gupta have all chipped in, making the batting lineup difficult to contain.
Purulia Royals have reached this stage through grit and discipline. Their bowlers have often bailed them out by defending smaller totals, but the batting lineup has not found the same level of consistency during the tournament. Against a Tigers bowling unit that has outperformed every other attack in the league, that could be a concern.
Eden Gardens is expected to offer assistance to the seamers, and Rarh have enough firepower in their lineup to score another win. Purulia have shown they can stay in the contest and compete hard, but Rarh Tigers enter the semi-final in stronger form and look better equipped to handle the pressure of a knockout game.
Rarh Tigers are our picks for the winners of this semi-final.
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