India, June 23 -- Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by nine runs via DLS Method to clinch their maiden Bengal T20 League title. Skipper Shahbaz Ahmed led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten 88 off 46 balls, an innings studded with seven fours and six sixes, to guide his side to a memorable victory in a rain-interrupted match here on Sunday.

Put into bat after the match was reduced to 15 overs per side, Rarh Tigers recovered brilliantly from 10/3 to post a challenging 165/4.

Shahbaz anchored the innings with a captain's knock and was ably supported by Gaurav Singh Chauhan, who smashed 55 off 30 balls.

Chasing a revised target of 107 in 9 overs, Malda fought hard but fell short, scoring 97/5 in the allotted overs...