Rajshahi triumphs amidst off-field controversies
Ryan Burl plays a shot against Sylhet, Cricfrenzy
After suffering a crushing 149-run defeat against Dhaka Capitals in their previous match, Rajshahi made a strong comeback to claim their third win in seven matches. This triumph elevated them to fourth place on the points table, while Sylhet dropped to sixth after their fifth loss in as many matches.
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Chasing a challenging target of 185, Sylhet Strikers faltered once again due to a lackluster batting performance. They were bowled out for just 119 runs in 17.3 overs, failing to mount any significant resistance.
Sylhet’s struggles began with their openers, who failed to deliver yet again. Zakir Hasan showed some fight with a 28-ball 39, including four boundaries and two sixes.
George Munsey contributed 20 runs off 22 balls, while Jaker Ali played a quick 20-ball 31, featuring three sixes, to slightly reduce the margin of defeat.
For Rajshahi, Sanjamul Islam was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets for 25 runs. Taskin Ahmed, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, and Aftab Alam picked up two wickets each to seal the comprehensive win.
Earlier, with Anamul Haque Bijoy and Ryan Burl’s batting efforts, Rajshahi posted a competitive 184/7 against Sylhet Strikers. However, a disciplined bowling effort in the slog overs by Sylhet denied Rajshahi a 200-plus total.
Rajshahi began their innings with a 29-run opening stand before Mohammad Haris was dismissed for 19. Jishan Alam contributed 20 runs, while captain Bijoy anchored the innings with a 22-ball 32, which included
Zimbabwean all-rounder Ryan Burl top-scored for Rajshahi with a blistering 41 off 23 balls, hitting four sixes and a four.
His highlight moment came when he smashed Sylhet captain Ariful Haque for three consecutive sixes. Yasir Rabbi chipped in with a quickfire 19 off 10 balls. However, the momentum slowed in the death overs as Akbar Ali struggled, managing just 14 runs off 15 deliveries.
Sylhet Strikers’ bowlers put up a commendable performance in the latter half of the innings. Left-arm medium pacer Reuel Mia was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs, including a superb final over where he conceded only 2 runs.
Off-spinner Nahidul Islam delivered a tight spell, picking up 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs. Young left-arm spinner Nahiduzzaman also contributed with 2 wickets, conceding 37 runs in his full quota.
