Durgapur Spartans emerged as champions of the Bengal Gully Premier League (BGPL) Season 3, also known as BGPL 0.3, after a successful campaign in the franchise-based cricket tournament in West Bengal. Led by captain Saroj Pramanik, Durgapur Spartans lifted the championship trophy and secured a cash prize of ₹15,00,000.
North Kolkata Panthers finished as runners-up, receiving the runner-up trophy and a cash prize of ₹10,00,000. The final-day event also featured an exciting prize distribution ceremony, player interviews and individual awards recognising the best performers of BGPL 0.3.
BGPL Season 3: Tournament Overview
Bengal Gully Premier League 0.3 brought together 16 regional franchise teams competing across a total of 28 matches before the championship was decided in the final.
The tournament provided a competitive platform for local cricketing talent from different regions of West Bengal. Players showcased their batting, bowling and fielding abilities while representing their respective franchises.
Durgapur Spartans Crowned BGPL 0.3 Champions
The biggest celebration of the final day belonged to Durgapur Spartans. Under the leadership of Saroj Pramanik, the team secured the BGPL Season 3 championship and took home the winner's prize of ₹15 lakh.
Captain Saroj Pramanik was also named the Hero of the Match and Man of the Match in the final, making his contribution to the championship victory even more special.
During his post-match interview, Saroj spoke about the challenges of understanding player match-ups and making decisions as captain. He also appreciated the batting contributions of Putu Saha and Guddu and dedicated the victory to his wife and family.
North Kolkata Panthers Finish as Runners-Up
North Kolkata Panthers had an impressive campaign, reaching the final in their debut season. The franchise received the runners-up trophy and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
Team owner Shibas expressed his pride in the team's achievement and confirmed their intention to return for BGPL Season 4.
Reaching the final in their first season was an important achievement for North Kolkata Panthers and a positive sign for the franchise's future in the Bengal Gully Premier League.
BGPL Season 3 Final: Man of the Match
Saroj Pramanik – Durgapur Spartans
Durgapur Spartans captain Saroj Pramanik received the Hero of the Match award in the championship final. His leadership and contribution helped make the final-day celebration memorable for the franchise.
He also acknowledged important batting contributions from Putu Saha and Guddu during his post-match interview.
BGPL 0.3: Complete Individual Awards and Winners
The BGPL Season 3 prize distribution ceremony recognised outstanding individual performances across batting, bowling, fielding and overall tournament contributions.
1. Player of the Tournament – Vijay Pawle
Vijay Pawle of Baharampur Royals was named Player of the Tournament and received a cash award of ₹80,000 for his outstanding performances throughout BGPL 0.3.
2. Best Bowler of the Tournament – Rajib Sarkar
Rajib Sarkar of North Kolkata Panthers won the Best Bowler of the Tournament award. He received a cash prize of ₹30,000 in recognition of his bowling performances.
3. Best Batter of the Tournament – Aman
Aman was recognised as the Best Batter of BGPL 0.3 for his batting performances during the competition.
4. Best Under-21 Bowler – Amit Sharma
Amit Sharma received the Best Bowler Under-21 award. One of the highlights of his campaign was taking a hat-trick, claiming three wickets in a single over.
5. Best Under-21 Batter – Snehasish Sharma
Snehasish Sharma of Bolpur Fighters was recognised as the Best Batter Under-21 for his performances in the tournament.
6. Best Fielder – Shubhajeet Jana
Shubhajeet Jana, also referred to as Dhani during the award announcement, from Howrah Lions received the Best Fielder recognition.
7. Fair Play Trophy
The Fair Play Trophy was announced for Bolpur or Birbhum Thunders during the prize distribution ceremony. The exact recipient should be confirmed against the official award announcement.
BGPL 0.3 Final Day: Durgapur Spartans Players React
The final-day celebration included interviews with several Durgapur Spartans players who shared their experiences of winning the championship.
Mofiz's Journey from Unsold Player to Champion
Mofiz shared an inspiring story about going unsold in the auction for two consecutive years before team owner Sukanta Dutta backed him. His journey from an unsold player to a BGPL champion became one of the memorable stories of the final day.
Ashraful's Replacement-to-Champion Journey
Ashraful explained how he initially entered the tournament as a replacement player and eventually became part of the championship-winning Durgapur Spartans squad.
Gopal Singh and Amit Celebrate the Victory
Gopal Singh and Amit also shared their happiness after winning the BGPL Season 3 championship. Amit discussed the pressure of playing close to his home ground and appreciated the efforts of Ayush Rockers and the ground staff for preparing the venue.
BGPL Season 3 Final Day: Prize Money
| Achievement | Team / Player | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Durgapur Spartans | ₹15,00,000 |
| Runners-Up | North Kolkata Panthers | ₹10,00,000 |
| Player of the Tournament | Vijay Pawle | ₹80,000 |
| Best Bowler | Rajib Sarkar | ₹30,000 |
BGPL Season 4: Organisers Announce Return
During the closing ceremony, organiser Rajda thanked the local municipality, MLA, ground administration and supporters for their contribution to the successful organisation of BGPL 0.3.
He also announced that the Bengal Gully Premier League will return for Season 4, with further updates expected around February–March. This announcement has given local cricket fans another reason to look forward to the next edition.
Watch BGPL Season 3 Final Day and Prize Distribution
Fans can watch the complete final-day celebration, championship presentation, player interviews and individual award announcements through the official AR LIVE broadcast.
Watch BGPL 0.3 Final Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony
Conclusion
Bengal Gully Premier League Season 3 concluded with Durgapur Spartans lifting the championship trophy and receiving ₹15 lakh in prize money. Captain Saroj Pramanik added another achievement to the victory by winning the Final Man of the Match award.
North Kolkata Panthers also deserve recognition for reaching the final in their debut season. With individual awards, inspiring player stories and the announcement of BGPL Season 4, the final day provided a memorable conclusion to BGPL 0.3.
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