Purba Medinipur Dragons and Alipurduar Thunders will face off in the 19th battle of NCC Kolkata T20 2024 at MGR Sports Academy, Bara Gunsima in West Bengal on Saturday (January 20). Both sides are having a commendable season thus far. Purba Medinipur Dragons have emerged victorious in five out of six games. Alipurduar Thunders have secured four victories out of six, with one match being abandoned.
Purba Medinipur Dragons engaged in their most recent encounter with Jhargram Firebolts, where they restrained the latter to 106 in 15.2 overs. Srinath Routh was the lone standout with 48 runs from 26 deliveries. Shoumik Shee claimed six wickets. During the pursuit of 107, Purba Medinipur Dragons were dismissed for 86 in 14.5 overs, succumbing to a defeat by 20 runs.
Alipurduar Thunders’ prior contest was abandoned. In their penultimate game against Kalimpong Falcons, they posted a total of 160/7 in 20 overs. Almanda Akash contributed 70 runs from merely 22 deliveries, steering them towards this score. Their bowlers curtailed Kalimpong Falcons to 115/6, securing a 45-run victory.
