Barisal Secures Victory Over Sylhet in BPL

Barisal Bulls clinched a commanding victory over Sylhet Strikers in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) encounter, further extending Sylhet's winless streak in the tournament. Despite hopes for a turnaround upon returning to Sylhet, the Strikers faced another defeat, marking their fifth consecutive loss in the competition.

SBS Desk

January 30, 2024

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Barisal Secures Victory Over Sylhet in BPL

Chasing Barisal's target of 187 runs, Sylhet struggled with their batting lineup and could only manage 137 runs, falling short by 49 runs. Zakir Hasan top-scored for Sylhet with 46 runs off 34 balls, while Shamsur Rahman contributed 25 runs off 23 balls. However, the team faltered as they lost wickets at regular intervals, with Mashrafe Mortaza departing early after scoring just 2 runs.

Barisal's bowlers dominated the proceedings, with Mohammad Imran leading the charge by taking four crucial wickets. Miraj and Khaled also made significant contributions, claiming two wickets each to restrict Sylhet's batting lineup.

Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, Barisal got off to a shaky start, losing the early wickets of Tamim Iqbal and Pritam Kumar. However, a solid partnership between Soumya Sarkar and Ahmed Shehzad steadied the innings, adding 50 runs to the total. Sarkar scored 20 runs, while Shehzad showcased his batting prowess with a brilliant innings of 66 runs off 41 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes.

After Shehzad's departure, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad guided Barisal to a competitive total. Mahmudullah remained unbeaten on 51 runs off 24 balls, playing a crucial cameo innings that included 7 fours and 2 sixes. Mehdi Hasan Miraj provided valuable support with an unbeaten 15 runs.

In response, Sylhet's bowling efforts were led by Benny Howell, who claimed three wickets, while Naeem Hasan and Richard Ngarava took one wicket each. Despite their efforts, Sylhet's bowlers struggled to contain Barisal's batting lineup, resulting in a comprehensive victory for the Bulls.

With this win, Barisal Bulls continued their impressive run in the BPL, while Sylhet Strikers faced another setback in their quest for redemption in the tournament.