Sujata Dey scripts history:Unbeaten 112 powers Howrah Warriors to victory, Sujata becomes Bengal T20 League women’s first centurion

Sujata Dey etched her name into the record books by becoming the first centurion in the women’s Bengal T20 League, smashing an unbeaten 112 off just 53 balls to power Adamas Howrah Warriors to a commanding 54-run victory over Sobisco Smashers Malda at the JU 2nd Campus Ground in Salt Lake on Saturday. Sujata Dey creates history The opener’s sensational knock, studded with 14 fours and five sixes, helped Howrah Warriors post an imposing 178/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Her century is the first ever in the history of the women’s competition of the Bengal T20 League. Chasing 179, Sobisco Smashers Malda failed to keep pace with the required run rate and were bowled out for 124 in 19.1 overs. Bowlers seal dominant Howrah cictory Howrah’s bowlers complemented Sujata’s heroics with disciplined performances. Sreyoshi Aich returned figures of 3/24, while Disha Chandak claimed 3/18. Chandrima Ghoshal chipped in with 2/13 as Malda’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure. Earlier in the day, Servotech Siliguri Strikers registered a convincing 40-run win over Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards. Siliguri Strikers register comfortable win Batting first, Siliguri Strikers posted 168/4 in 20 overs, powered by Sneha Gupta’s fluent 69 off 50 deliveries and Priyanka Bala’s quickfire 33 off 21 balls. In response, Medinipur Wizards managed 128/6 in their 20 overs despite fighting knocks from Ipshita Mondal (34 off 25) and Rupa Dutta (34 not out off 19). For Siliguri, Roshni Khatoon and Ananya Halder picked up two wickets apiece to seal a comfortable victory.