The win was powered by Tamim Iqbal’s explosive knock and a disciplined bowling effort that outclassed Sylhet, handing the first class champions their second consecutive loss within the match.
TBS Jabber
12 December, 2024, 01:00 pm
Final modified: 12 December, 2024, 01:00 pm
Chattogram registered their first victory within the Nationwide Cricket League (NCL) T20, defeating Sylhet by 12 runs in a rain-affected match on 12 December.
The win was powered by Tamim Iqbal’s explosive knock and a disciplined bowling effort that outclassed Sylhet, handing the first class champions their second consecutive loss within the match.
The match, held at Sylhet Academy Ground, was diminished to fifteen overs per aspect because of weather delays. Batting first, Chattogram posted a competitive complete of 145 for 9, with Tamim main the rate.
After a subdued efficiency within the opening match, the regular Bangladesh captain smashed a blistering 65 runs off upright 33 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes.
Partnering with Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who scored 29 off 17 balls, Tamim gave Chattogram a flying originate, the duo collectively with 80 runs in precisely 6.5 overs.
Nonetheless, after the openers departed, the remainder of Chattogram’s batting lineup faltered, failing to capitalise on the noteworthy foundation.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Sajjadul Haque Ripon, and Mominul Haque contributed completely single-digit ratings, whereas Sabbir Hossain added 15 runs off 12 balls.
Syed Khaled Ahmed starred with the ball for Sylhet, taking four wickets, whereas Tofayel Ahmed claimed two.
In response, Sylhet’s trot was dominated by Toufik Khan Tushar, who performed a panoramic innings of 76 off 36 balls.
His knock, laced with seven fours and six sixes at a strike payment of 211.11, single-handedly kept Sylhet in rivalry.
Nonetheless, Tushar bought little make stronger from his teammates, with the end four batters—Zisan Alam, Amit Hasan, and Asadullah Al Galib—all brushed off for ducks.
As soon as Tushar was brushed off, Sylhet’s innings unravelled quickly, with the crew bowled out for 133 in 14.2 overs.
Chattogram’s bowlers rose to the occasion, with Nayeem Hasan and Hasan Murad taking three wickets every, making walk the crew’s first win of the match.
