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Toss Winner - Rashmi Medinipur Wizards won the toss and choose to bowl first
Shrachi Rarh Tigers beat Rashmi Medinipur Wizards by 3 runs
Can Medinipur Wizards stop the Rarh Tigers’ charge?
We predict that Rarh Tigers will defeat Medinipur Wizards.
| Tournament: | Bengal T20 League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Garden stadium, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 31.3°C|Mist |
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The Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 continues with an intriguing clash between Rarh Tigers and Medinipur Wizards at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at 7:00 PM IST. With the league stage progressing rapidly, every match is becoming increasingly important.
Rarh Tigers have enjoyed a strong campaign so far, occupying third place in the standings with 7 points from 5 matches. They have registered three wins, suffered just one defeat, and had one game washed out. In contrast, Medinipur Wizards have struggled for consistency. They sit sixth on the table with 2 points from 4 matches, having managed only one victory while losing three games. Their negative net run rate further highlights the challenges they have faced this season.
With the Tigers looking to strengthen their position in the top four and the Wizards desperate to revive their campaign, this encounter promises to be a fascinating battle under the lights at Eden Gardens.
SRTS
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
184/9 in 20.0 9.2
208/4 in 20.0 10.4
RAMW
204/5 in 18.4 10.93
202/4 in 20.0 10.1
95/5 in 11.5 8.03
201/5 in 20.0 10.05
75/3 in 5.5 12.86
74/3 in 6.0 12.33
106/2 in 11.1 9.49
187/6 in 20.0 9.35
Rarh Tigers have been one of the standout teams in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2026 so far. They are currently placed third on the points table with 7 points from 5 matches, having registered 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-result. Their campaign began with a 24-run defeat to Servotech Siliguri Strikers, but they bounced back impressively with a five-wicket win over Sobisco Smashers Malda. The Tigers then crushed Murshidabad Kings by 59 runs (DLS Method) before their clash against Novus Purulia Royals was abandoned due to rain.
In their previous outing, the Tigers chased down 180 runs to secure a dramatic one-wicket win. Contributions came throughout the batting order, with skipper Shahbaz Ahmed anchoring the chase with 35 runs, while Sumit Swapan Nag (28), Sumanta Gupta (26), and Rahul Prasad (24) played important supporting roles. Dipanjan Mukherjee and Sukhmeet Singh held their nerve at the end to complete the chase. Earlier, Shahbaz Ahmed and Rohit Kumar picked up two wickets each to help restrict Howrah Warriors to 179/6.
The Tigers have relied heavily on their captain Shahbaz Ahmed, who has contributed with both bat and ball. Shuvam Dey is currently the team’s leading run-scorer with 121 runs at a strike rate of 161.33, while Shahbaz Ahmed follows with 102 runs. With the ball, Shahbaz leads the attack with 9 wickets at an average of 13.56, while Rohit Kumar has claimed 7 wickets at an economy rate of 7.39. With momentum on their side and key players contributing consistently, the Tigers will be confident of strengthening their playoff position.
Key Players: Shahbaz Ahmed, Shuvam Dey, Rohit Kumar, Sumit Swapan Nag
Sumanta Gupta, Shuvam Dey, Sumit Swapan Nag, Tinku Kumar, Gaurav Singh Chauhan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Saurabh Kumar, Rahul Prasad, Dipanjan Mukherjee, Rohit Kumar, Sukhmeet Singh.
Rohit Kumar K, Sumit Nag, Shuvam Dey, Rahul Prasad, Raju Halder, Sukhmeet Singh, Dilshad Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sumanta Gupta, Dipanjan Mukherjee, Gaurav Chauhan, Tinku Kumar
Medinipur Wizards may currently sit in the lower half of the table. They started the tournament on a positive note with a 14-run (DLS Method) victory over Adamas Howrah Warriors, but have since suffered defeats against Novus Purulia Royals by 7 wickets, Murshidabad Kings by 28 runs (DLS Method), and Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 wickets.
Their most recent outing against Sobisco Smashers Malda was a high-scoring contest. Batting first, the Wizards posted an imposing 202/4 in 20 overs, powered by an excellent 69 off 48 balls from Agniswar Das and a fluent 58 off 36 balls from Anustup Majumdar. Wicketkeeper Vivek Singh added late impetus with an unbeaten 41 off 21 deliveries, helping the side cross the 200-run mark. However, the bowlers were unable to defend the total as Malda chased down the target in 18.4 overs despite wickets from Aamir Gani, Debopratim Haldar, Shreyan Swarup Chakraborty, and Vikash Singh.
The Wizards’ batting has revolved around Agniswar Das, who leads the team with 134 runs in four matches at an average of 67 and a strike rate of 150.56. Anustup Majumdar has also impressed, scoring 83 runs at an average of 83 and a strike rate of 143.10. With the ball, captain Aamir Gani has been the standout performer with 6 wickets at an economy of 7.08, while Debopratim Haldar has contributed 5 wickets. Although results have not consistently gone their way, Medinipur Wizards possess enough batting firepower to trouble stronger opponents.
Key Players: Agniswar Das, Aamir Gani, Anustup Majumdar, Vivek Singh
Agniswar Das, Anustup Majumdar, Vivek Singh, Priyanshu Gaurav Srivastav, Subham Sarkar, Abhishek Das, Aamir Gani, Debopratim Haldar, Shreyan Swarup Chakraborty, Vikash Singh, Siddharth Ghosh.
Agniswar Das, Abhishek Das, Aishik Patel, Anustup Mazumdar, Vivek Singh, Shreyan Chakraborty, Sayed Irfan Aftab, Vikash Singh, Subham Sarkar, Siddharth Ghosh, Aamir Gani, Priyanshu Srivastava
The weather on the match day at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is expected to be warm and humid. The temperature will range between a high of around 35°C and a low of 27°C. There is a slight possibility of brief showers due to the monsoon season Overall, conditions should be favorable for a full match of cricket at Eden Gardens.
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The venue of the match is Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Established in 1864, it is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. Eden Gardens has generally been a good batting venue in T20 cricket, with first-innings scores regularly crossing the 160-run mark. Teams should look to post a total in the 160-170 range or higher.
Around 60% of matches in the Bengal Pro T20 League this season have been won by teams batting first, indicating that setting a target has been advantageous. As the match progresses, the surface can slow slightly, making stroke-making more difficult. The team winning the toss should bat first.
Rarh Tigers enter this contest with the stronger overall record and better momentum. They are currently third on the points table with 7 points, while Medinipur Wizards sit sixth with just 2 points. The Tigers have won three of their five matches and arrive after a thrilling one-wicket victory over Howrah Warriors. Considering recent form, team balance, and standings, Rarh Tigers hold the advantage heading into this fixture.
We predict that Rarh Tigers will defeat Medinipur Wizards.
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