Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023: Bengal win by 29 runs; Ritwik Roy Chowdhury becomes the first Bengal player to score fifty in SMAT

Ritwik Roy Chowdhury scored a half-century while Akash Deep & Ishan Porel picked up 3 wickets each to guarantee an important victory for Bengal.

Abishek GoswamiOctober 17, 2023 at 12:22 PM2 min read
Ritwik Roy Chowdhury scored a half-century while Akash Deep & Ishan Porel picked up 3 wickets each to guarantee an important victory for Bengal.

Bengal had a poor start once again but Sudip Kumar Gharami held his ground once again and scored 39 runs. But the real surprise was Ritwik Roy Chowdhury who scored a hard-fought half-century and helped Bengal reach a good total of 172 runs. He slammed 6 fours and 1 six while playing that brilliant knock in just 32 deliveries.

Rajasthan had a decent start as Abhijeet Tomar scored 48 runs in 31 deliveries. He didn't get the support he needed from the other end. Akash Deep picked up three wickets for 29 runs in his 4-over spell.

Ishan Porel also picked up 3 wickets for 20 runs in his 4-over spell which led them to a huge victory of 29 runs over Rajasthan.

Bengal suffered a huge loss against Maharashtra, but they returned stronger and registered a brilliant victory.

"I am trying to balance between my calmness and aggression. I try to play with my heart out as much as I can," said Ritwik after the match when he was asked about his change of mindset for batting down the order.

Rajasthan have lots of players who have played IPL or play IPL so scoring against those bowlers or defending runs against the batters is not easy at all. The players who are featured in IPL, they hold lots of experience. So when Ritwik was asked if he felt good or gain confidence after performing well against those bowlers he said, "Yes Absolutely."

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Abishek Goswami is an aspiring technology professional currently pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology from Haldia Institute of Technology. Alongside his passion for technology, he has a deep love for sports, which he explored further during his tenure as a writer and editor for Sportz Point. His experience in sports journalism not only enriched his knowledge of various sports but also instilled valuable life lessons and the importance of working in a structured environment. With a dynamic interest in both technology and sports, Abishek brings a well-rounded approach to learning, storytelling, and professional growth.

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