Match 1, Mirpur, January 19, 2024, 02:00 PM
Comilla Victorians
143/6(20.0ov)
Durdanto Dhaka
147/5(19.3ov)
Durdanto Dhaka beat Comilla Victorians by 5 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Shoriful Islam
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the inaugural game of the Bangladesh Premier League. The game went down the wire, but Durdanto Dhaka managed to seal the game. The action continues as we have a game lined up between Chattogram Challengers and Sylhet Strikers soon. The build-up for the game has already started, so switch tabs and enjoy the coverage of that game. Cheers!
Mosaddek Hossain the skipper of Durdanto Dhaka says that he feels happy with the win. Adds that he is happy with the team's performance and the wicket was good. Ends by saying that they will look to carry on with the same momentum.
Shoriful Islam is the Player of the Match.
Litton Das the skipper of Comilla Victorians says that it is a part of the game and he feels that they fell short of 15-20 runs. Adds that they needed to do well in the powerplay. He ends by saying that they will look to learn from this game and bounce back.
TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS
Comilla Victorians, on the other hand, found themselves falling short by 20-30 runs in the first innings, mustering only 143 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The major contributors to this setback were Shoriful Islam, who showcased exceptional bowling prowess by claiming a Hat-Trick off the last three balls of the innings, and Taskin Ahmed, who picked up two crucial wickets in the penultimate over, curbing the Victorians' scoring momentum. The champions were also hampered by their costly performance in the powerplay, coupled with missed opportunities in the field at pivotal junctures. Ultimately, it proved to be an off day for the once-dominant team.
Durdanto Dhaka laid the foundation for their victory with a robust start, highlighted by a commanding first-wicket partnership of 101 runs. The dynamic duo of Mohammad Naim and Danushka Gunathilaka spearheaded the charge, with Naim contributing a splendid 52 runs and Gunathilaka adding 41. Despite the Comilla Victorians managing to claw back into contention with quick wickets after the initial breakthrough, the match hung in the balance until the closing moments. It was Chaturanga de Silva who played the role of the hero, dispatching a superb six off his first ball in the last over, bowled by Mustafizur Rahman, to secure the victory for Durdanto Dhaka.
The inaugural clash of the Bangladesh Premiere League unfolded into a thrilling spectacle, culminating in a stunning victory for Durdanto Dhaka as they successfully chased down a target of 144 runs in 19 overs, losing 5 wickets in the process. The contest was a gripping, low-scoring affair that teetered on the edge until the final over. In a remarkable upset, Durdanto Dhaka emerged triumphant against the reigning champions of the past two years, the Comilla Victorians.
In over# 20
6
0W
1b
Mustafizur Rahman 31/2(3.3)
19.3
6
SIX! That's it! Chaturanga de Silva finishes off things in style! Bowls it on off, Chaturanga de Silva picks it well and powers it over deep covers for a maximum. Durdanto Dhaka beat Comilla Victorians by 5 wickets!
Chaturanga de Silva walks in.
19.2
W
OUT! TAKEN! Roston Chase takes a blinder at backward point! On a length and outside off, Irfan Sukkur looks to cuts it. The ball goes in the air towards backward point. Roston Chase takes a brilliant leaping catch.
19.1
1b
Lands it on a length and outside off, more curve away from the batter, Mosaddek Hossain looks to loft it but misses. He runs anyway. The keeper collects the ball and throws it towards Mustafizur Rahman who tries for a direct hit but misses. A direct hit and Mosaddek Hossain was a goner! All happening out here!
In over# 19
6
1
0W
1
0
1
Khushdil Shah 12/1(2)
18.6
6
SIX! Just four runs needed now for victory! Lands it on off, Irfan Sukkur gets low and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a flat six!
18.5
1
Full, on off, Mosaddek Hossain lofts it over covers for one.
Mosaddek Hossain walks in.
18.4
W
OUT! TIMBER! Another twist in the tale! This one lands on middle and leg, it doesn't turn, Saif Hassan gets low and looks to slog it but misses it completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Saif Hassan makes his way back into the hut.
18.3
1
Lands it on middle, Irfan Sukkur eases it to short mid-wicket for one.
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