So that’s it from this game! BPL action now resumes on 3rd February. There are two games lined-up on that day and the action begins at 1200 IST (0630 GMT). The build up begins a lot earlier, so join us for it. Till then, take care and goodbye.
Shakib Al Hasan wins the Man of the Match Award for his all round effort, he is also the victorious skipper. He is in for a chat. On being asked about his innings, he says, he is feeling a bit more confident than the last games. Adds the teams is building up really well and now he has less pressure. Mentions, Mujeeb is a world class bowler. Since he came in the side, he has made a good impact.
Naeem Islam, Chattogram Challengers skipper is in for a chat. On being asked about the game, he says their bowlers bowled really well in the death overs and this was considered to be a chasable target as well. Adds, they had a different gameplan coming into this game but it did not go in their favour. He hopes they can come back stronger in their next game.
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Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, Shakib Al Hasan with a half ton took his side to a decent position but hardly any contributions from the middle and the lower order saw them being going from 130 for 3 to 149 all down. That however proved to be enough.
The Challengers on the other hand, will be a tad disappointed with this loss. They were at a decent position at one stage after losing an early wicket. Shamim Hossain and Afif Hossain put up a good stand and got the chase back on track. But once Shakib got Afif, wickets then fell at regular intervals. Mujeeb got two in his final over and Shakib ended with two. Bravo and Rana also played their part. They now make it three wins In a row. A super dominating performance with the ball by Fortune Barishal.
Yet again an impressive display with the ball by Fortune Barishal and once again they have managed to defend an average score. Also, the stars with the ball continue to be their spinners, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan led from the front to get their side over the line.
In over# 20
0W
1
1
1
Dwayne Bravo 35/2(3.4)
19.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Dwayne Bravo strikes and seals the game for Fortune Barishal. This is full, on middle and leg. Ahmed makes room and lofts it towards long on. He hits it down the throat of Najmul Hossain Shanto takes an easy catch in the deep. Fortune Barishal win the game by 14 runs.
19.3
1
Full length, wide outside off. Mrittunjoy Chowdhury carves it to sweeper cover for a single. Chattogram Challengers need 15 off 3 now.
19.2
1
A slower yorker, on leg. Ahmed gets an inside edge onto the pads. He gets across for a single. Chattogram Challengers need boundaries to come out on top.
19.1
1
Full length, on middle and leg. Mrittunjoy Chowdhury flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Nasum Ahmed on stirke now.
In over# 19
1
0W
4
6
1
2
Mehedi Hasan Rana 21/2(2)
18.6
1
A length ball, on off. Mrittunjoy Chowdhury works it to long on for one. 18 needed off the final over.
18.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Mehedi Hasan Rana gets his second wicket. This wicket though will surely swing the moment to Fortune Barishal's side. A length ball, outside off. Shoriful Islam swings hard at it. The ball flies off the bottom of the blade. Irfan Sukkur settles under it at covers and takes a sharp catch. Nasum Ahmed is the last man in.
18.4
4
FOUR! 10 runs off the last two balls. This is full and outside off. Islam gets it towards third man for a boundary.
18.3
6
SIX! BANG! Shoriful Islam gets off the mark with a maximum. This is short and outside off. Islam - slams it over the long on fence for a biggie.
18.2
1
Full, on off. Mrittunjoy Chowdhury pushes it to cover for a single.
18.1
2
Short ball, on off. Mrittunjoy Chowdhury comes forward and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The ball hangs in the air for a long time. Najmul Hossain Shanto drops the catch in the deep. The batters take two.
Shoriful Islam is the new man in. Also, Mehedi Hasan Rana to bowl the penultimate over.