The clash between Rangpur Riders and Khulna Tigers marked the inaugural match of the Sylhet phase at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Losing the toss, Khulna Tigers posted a competitive total of 160 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Rangpur Riders faltered in their chase, managing a mere 132 runs before being bundled out, courtesy of an impressive hat-trick by Enamul Haque.
The clash between Rangpur Riders and Khulna Tigers marked the inaugural match of the Sylhet phase at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Losing the toss, Khulna Tigers posted a competitive total of 160 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Rangpur Riders faltered in their chase, managing a mere 132 runs before being bundled out, courtesy of an impressive hat-trick by Enamul Haque.
Rangpur's pursuit of the moderate target got off to a rocky start as they lost Babar Azam early to Wasim Jr. Brandon King's departure followed soon after, bowled by Mohammad Nawaz. Rony Talukdar's promising innings was cut short by Dasun Shanaka, leaving Rangpur reeling at 11 for 2. Mukidul Islam's stunning catch off Shanaka's delivery further dented Rangpur's hopes.
Subsequent dismissals of Shamim Patwari, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Nurul Hasan Sohan, coupled with Shakib Al Hasan's early exit due to eye problems, piled more pressure on Rangpur. Sheikh Mehdi succumbed under the mounting run-rate pressure, leaving Rangpur needing 37 runs from the final 12 balls.
Despite Mohammad Nabi's valiant effort, hitting a six off Mohammad Wasim Jr., his dismissal extinguished Rangpur's hopes, with Afif Hossain sealing Khulna's victory by taking a crucial catch. Wasim Jr.'s dismissal of Nabi for a well-fought 50 confirmed Khulna's triumph.
Shanaka's exceptional bowling performance of 4 wickets for just 16 runs in 3 overs earned him the Man of the Match award, marking his 200th recognized T20 match.
Evin Lewis led Khulna's innings but witnessed the fall of wickets at regular intervals, with Khulna losing 4 wickets for 64 runs. Lewis's departure after a brisk 37-run knock halted Khulna's momentum. However, Shanaka and Nawaz stabilized the innings with a crucial 77-run partnership, guiding Khulna to a total of 160 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Hasan Mahmud and Sheikh Mehdi shone for Rangpur with three and two wickets respectively.
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