Durgapur: Great news of joy and excitement for cricket lovers. The much-awaited 'Bengal Cup 2026' is set to begin in a grand manner for the second consecutive year on the soil of Durgapur. Tremendous enthusiasm is already being witnessed among cricket lovers across the state, including the industrial city of Durgapur, surrounding this tournament. To make this special occasion even more memorable, a glamorous 'Owners Meet' and a colorful inaugural ceremony were organized last Saturday evening at a renowned private hotel in City Centre, Durgapur.
According to the organizers, franchise owners of all participating teams in the 'Bengal Cup 2026', distinguished guests, and local sports-loving well-wishers were present at the event. The event was primarily organized to forward the message of immense passion for cricket, discipline, dedication, and mutual harmony. Through this grand arrangement, the auspicious journey of the second season of the Bengal Cup officially commenced.
Claiming after the success of the first edition, the organizing committee stated that the second season has already generated a great response and enthusiasm in the state's cricket circles. Starting from November 26, this high-voltage tournament will run until November 29, 2026. In this four-day-long cricketing extravaganza, a total of 16 district teams from various parts of the state will battle against each other. To make the competition even more thrilling and competitive, lucrative prize money has been arranged.
According to the announced prize money, the fourth-placed team in the tournament will receive 50,000 rupees, the third-placed team will receive 75,000 rupees, the runners-up or second-placed team will receive 3 lakh 51 thousand rupees, and the champion team will receive a cash prize of 4 lakh 51 thousand rupees. Overall, the mercury of excitement has already started rising in the hearts of sports-loving people of Durgapur centring around the second year of the Bengal Cup.
