Tiigers of Kolkata produced a composed, all-round performance under knockout pressure to defeat Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2 and seal their place in the ISPL Final. Asked to bowl first at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, the Tiigers delivered across departments -bowling, fielding and batting—showcasing the belief and balance that has defined their campaign.

With the majority of the crowd firmly behind Ahmedabad, the Tiigers were pushed into a hostile, high-decibel atmosphere. Unfazed by the noise or the pressure, the side responded with calm execution and collective belief, seizing control of the contest early. The bowling unit set the tone by restricting Ahmedabad to 72/9 in 10 overs, with Man of the Match Vivek Shelar once again delivering when it mattered most. Chosen by the batting side for the high-stakes 50:50 over and tasked with defending 10 runs, Shelar held his nerve, conceding just two runs and claiming three crucial wickets to decisively swing the momentum in the Tiigers’ favour.