In a thrilling encounter, Comilla Victorians fell just short of a remarkable comeback as they chased down 29 runs in the last over, ultimately losing to Rangpur Riders by a mere 8 runs. The nail-biting finish saw Zaker Ali Anik's explosive four-ball cameo yielding 20 runs, adding to the drama of the match and securing victory for Rangpur Riders, who now climb to third position in the points table.
In a thrilling encounter, Comilla Victorians fell just short of a remarkable comeback as they chased down 29 runs in the last over, ultimately losing to Rangpur Riders by a mere 8 runs. The nail-biting finish saw Zaker Ali Anik's explosive four-ball cameo yielding 20 runs, adding to the drama of the match and securing victory for Rangpur Riders, who now climb to third position in the points table.
Despite a valiant effort, Comilla's captain Liton Das was unable to provide the necessary impetus, leaving the task to the duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Mahidul Islam Ankan. While Rizwan's innings was cut short at 17 runs off 21 balls, Ankan's resilient fifty off 55 balls provided hope for Comilla. However, his dismissal for 63 runs marked a turning point in the match.
Comilla's chase started slowly, with Rangpur securing 47 runs in the power play compared to Comilla's 36. Despite Rizwan's steady contributions, it was Ankan's partnership with him that gave Comilla a fighting chance. Ankan's departure, caught by Shakib Al Hasan off Hasan Mahmud's bowling, dented Comilla's hopes.
With Khushdil Shah and Tawhid Hriday at the crease, Comilla still had a glimmer of hope. However, Rangpur's Azmatullah Omarzai proved to be a stumbling block, dismissing Khushdil for 13 runs. As the match entered its final over, Comilla needed an improbable 29 runs for victory.
Facing Shakib Al Hasan's daunting challenge, Tawhid Hridoy and Ramon Reifer couldn't muster the required heroics. Hridoy's unfortunate run-out on the second ball dealt a severe blow to Comilla's chances. Despite Reifer's attempt to clear the boundary, his dismissal sealed Comilla's fate.
Zaker Ali Anik's late fireworks with two crucial boundaries dashed Comilla's hopes, confirming Rangpur Riders' victory by 8 runs in a match filled with tension and excitement until the very last ball.
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