Sabbir Rahman’s explosive 82 off 33 balls gave Dhaka Capitals a fighting total, but Chittagong Kings claimed victory with a collective batting performance.
Struggling Dhaka Capitals found a glimmer of hope thanks to Sabbir Rahman. With a flurry of sixes, he helped set up a competitive target. However, dew made life difficult for bowlers in the first innings, and the conditions only worsened in the second. Ultimately, Chittagong’s Usman Khan’s fifty and Shamim Hossain’s fiery finish sealed the game.
This loss marked Dhaka’s fifth defeat in the tournament, keeping them in a downward spiral. Chittagong, meanwhile, earned their second win in three games, triumphing by 7 wickets.
A Quick Recap
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- Dhaka Capitals: 177/5 in 20 overs
- Chittagong Kings: 180/3 in 19.3 overs
Sabbir’s Knock
Dhaka’s innings revolved around Sabbir, who smashed 9 sixes and 3 fours. After a slow start, scoring just 4 off his first 9 balls, Sabbir erupted, hammering 78 runs off his next 24 deliveries. He single-handedly powered Dhaka to 177, with the team scoring 103 in the last 7 overs.
Key Performers for Chittagong
Usman Khan scored a quickfire 55 off 33 balls, ensuring a solid start.
Shamim Hossain sealed the win with a blistering 30* off 14 balls, including 4 fours and a six.
Syed Khaled Ahmed shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs, managing to contain Sabbir’s storm.
Turning Points
- Jason Roy’s Early Exit
The English opener failed again, scoring just 1 run off 3 balls before being stumped off Al-Amin Islam in the second over. - Middle-Order Struggles
Dhaka’s middle order failed to capitalize on the start provided by Tanzid Hasan (54 off 47 balls). Eski Nazi (5 off 15 balls) and Shahadat Hossain (9 off 10 balls) struggled to find rhythm, slowing the innings. - Sabbir’s Late Surge
Sabbir turned the game around with a stunning onslaught in the death overs, taking on bowlers like Shariful Islam and Arafat Sunny. - Chittagong’s Calm Chase
Usman’s steady fifty and Shamim’s explosive finish helped Chittagong chase down the target with three balls to spare.
Quick Score Summary
Dhaka Capitals:
- Sabbir Rahman: 82* (33)
- Tanzid Hasan: 54 (47)
- Syed Khaled Ahmed: 4-0-21-3
Chittagong Kings:
- Usman Khan: 55 (33)
- Shamim Hossain: 30* (14)
- Muhammad Mithun: 33* (22)
Result: Chittagong Kings won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match: Syed Khaled Ahmed
