Bengal Tigers vs Kerala Strikers Live Score & Updates, CCL 2026: Kerala Strikers posted a competitive 177/6 in the CCL 2026 semi-final against Bengal Tigers, riding on key knocks from Unni Mukundan (41) and Arjun Nanda Kumar (61).
After a slow start, Kerala built momentum through a steady opening stand and reached 60/0 after eight overs. Arjun accelerated in the middle overs, while Madan Mohan provided a brief cameo to push the total past 120. Bengal struck back with timely wickets, including Arjun's dismissal, to rein things in late. Still, Kerala finished strongly to set Bengal a challenging chase.
Bengal Tigers, led by Jisshu Sengupta, have arguably been the most consistent side of the tournament so far. They stormed into the semis with a flawless
group-stage record, winning all three of their matches. Bengal's balanced unit, combining disciplined bowling with reliable batting, has given them an edge throughout the league phase. They will also draw confidence from their earlier group-stage encounter against Kerala, where they registered a 13-run victory.
On the other hand, Kerala Strikers, captained by Unni Mukundan, are a team that thrives under pressure. Winning two out of three group matches, Kerala showed resilience and the ability to bounce back after setbacks. While they fell short against Bengal earlier in the tournament, the Strikers will take heart from the fact that knockout games are a different beast altogether. A strong all-round performance on the day could tilt the balance in their favour.
Form and momentum slightly favour Bengal, but Kerala's hunger to avenge their group-stage loss adds an intriguing subplot to this semi-final. With both teams eyeing a place in the final, fans can expect a closely fought contest.
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