In an impressive display of skill and strategy, Barishal clinched a decisive victory against Dhaka Capitals with 24 balls to spare, marking their fourth win in the tournament. This triumph propelled Barishal to second place on the points table. On the flip side, Dhaka faced a challenging match, leading to their seventh defeat in the competition, raising concerns about their performance.
The match commenced with Dhaka Capitals winning the toss and opting to bat first. Despite getting off to a promising start, their innings crumbled as they managed to post only 139 runs. Tanzid Hasan Tamim emerged as the standout performer for Dhaka, delivering a commendable innings of 62 runs off just 44 balls, which included four towering sixes and two crisp boundaries. Unfortunately, his efforts were undermined by the failures of the rest of the batting lineup. Promising opener Munim Shahriar and the team captain, Thisara Perera, both fell without scoring, unable to contribute to the team’s total. A late surge from Farmanullah Shafi, who scored a brisk 20 runs off 11 balls, helped to add some respectability to the total, but clearly, it was not enough to pose a significant threat to their opponents.
On the bowling side, Barishal’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, spearheaded by left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam. Tanvir was particularly effective, claiming three crucial wickets in just three overs, which significantly stifled Dhaka’s run flow. Faheem Ashraf also showcased his prowess with the ball, taking two wickets for just 20 runs in his 3.2 overs. Notably, leg-spinner Rishad Hossain did not make it into the playing XI for this match, leaving the spotlight on his teammates.
As Barishal began their chase, they encountered an early setback with the dismissal of opener Najmul Hossain Shanto, who unfortunately went back to the pavilion without scoring. However, the team quickly regrouped, and a remarkable 118-run partnership for the second wicket between Tamim Iqbal and David Malan turned the tide in Barishal’s favor. Tamim Iqbal showcased his batting prowess, scoring 61 runs with an array of seven boundaries, while David Malan contributed an unbeaten 49 runs, guiding Barishal towards an emphatic victory as they crossed the finish line comfortably, highlighting their resilience and depth in batting.
