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The 18-member squad also comprises Sachin Baby, who leads the state team in the Ranji Trophy.
Chasing 159, Assam were home and dry with 17 balls to spare.
Malhotra made the remark after Bengal suffered a shock loss to Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy pre-quarterfinals.
Riyan Parag led from the front with a match-winning unbeaten 57 off 33 balls.
Kerala, who have 24 points from six games, are assured of top spot in Group B.
Kerala have made it five wins in a row in the T20 tournament.
Kerala have 16 points from four matches in Group B.
Pacers Basil Thampi and K M Asif claimed two each as the Bihar innings folded up in exactly 20 overs.
The right-hander smashed 15 fours and four sixes in his 62-ball unbeaten 109.
Vishnu Vinod scored a 27-ball 44 as Kerala posted 163/8. Sachin Baby made an unbeaten 30 while skipper Sanju Samson was dismissed for one.
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