Updated On: 16 January, 2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The turning point, however, came with the ball, courtesy of Man of the Match Saroj Paramanik, who delivered a spell defined by control and nerve

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Tiigers of Kolkata registered their first win of ISPL Season 3 with a disciplined all-round performance against Bengaluru in their second league encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. After winning the toss and opting to bat, the Tiigers posted a competitive 77 for 5, a total that proved just enough on a surface where bowlers who hit the right lengths were always in the game.
At the heart of Kolkata’s innings was Rajat Mundhe, the Gully to Glory Award winner, who once again showed maturity beyond numbers. His steady 35 off 28 balls, which included a six and a crucial nine-run hit, anchored the innings as wickets fell around him and ensured the Tiigers had something to defend.