Bengal T20 League 2026 Knockouts: Full List of Qualifying Teams, Schedule, Venue - All You Need To Know

The Bengal T20 League 2026 is set to enter its business stage as four teams have qualified for the semifinals of the competition.

Shrachi Rarh Tigers capped off a dominant league-stage campaign with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Royal Tigers at Eden Gardens on Thursday, securing the top spot in the standings ahead of the semifinals.

Asked to bat first, Kolkata Royal Tigers posted a competitive 165/5, thanks largely to an outstanding unbeaten 94 from 53 deliveries by Abishek Porel. The left-hander held the innings together with a composed yet aggressive knock, ensuring his side maintained momentum despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Sukhmeet Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rahul Prasad and Dipanjan Mukherjee chipped in with a wicket apiece for Rarh Tigers.

In response, Shrachi Rarh Tigers made light work of the chase, reaching 166/3 with 13 balls to spare. Shahbaz Ahmed starred with an unbeaten 78 off 45 balls, while Sumanta Gupta provided excellent support with a fluent 60 from 40 deliveries.

The victory ensured Shrachi Rarh Tigers finished the league phase as table-toppers and carried strong momentum into the knockout stage.

Bengal T20 League 2026 Semifinals

The four teams advanced to the semifinals are Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Servotec Siliguri Strikers, Sobisco Smashers Malda and Novus Royals Purulia.

Rarh Tigers will be up against Royals Purulia in a semifinal match, while Siliguri Strikers will be up against Malda in the other one. The semis will be played on Saturday, followed by the final on Sunday.

Bengal T20 League Women's Tournament

The four women's team qualifying for semifinals are - Adamas Howrah Warriors, Murshidabad Kueens, Shrachi Rarh Tigers and Servotec Siliguri Strikers. Howrah play Siliguri in the semis while Kueens will be up against Tigers. The Women's semifinals will be played at JU Campus in Salt Lake, while the final on Sunday will be played at the Eden Gardens.