Tamim Iqbal's team defeated Khulna Tigers by 7 runs, despite a valiant 77-run knock off 59 balls by Khulna opener Naim Sheikh.

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Barishal’s Towhid Hridoy played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings after the early setback, while Mahmudullah Riyad’s half-century guided the team further. A late surge from Rishad ensured Barishal posted a competitive total of 167 runs for 9 wickets.

Facing Khulna Tigers, Barishal found themselves in trouble early on, losing three top-order batters for just 16 runs.

Skipper and opener Tamim Iqbal, along with David Malan at number three, were dismissed for golden ducks by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Mushfiqur Rahim, who has struggled throughout the tournament, fell for just 5 runs.

Opener Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah Riyad, coming in at number five, added 37 runs to steady the innings. Hridoy, who was promoted to open due to the spin-friendly conditions in Chattogram, scored 34 runs off 30 balls, hitting four boundaries and one six.

After Hridoy’s dismissal at 63, Mohammad Nabi departed quickly, leaving Barishal reeling at 87 for 6. From there, Mahmudullah and Rishad built a crucial 47-run partnership.

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Mahmudullah played a pivotal knock, scoring 50 runs off 45 balls with three fours and two sixes. Rishad added a blistering 39 off 19 balls, including five boundaries and a six.

Among Khulna’s bowlers, Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in his 4 overs.

Salman Irshad delivered an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for just 19 runs in 4 overs, while Nasum Ahmed chipped in with 1 wicket for 25 runs in his full quota.

In response, Khulna Tigers managed 160 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Naim Sheikh remained unbeaten till the final over, smashing six sixes and four fours, but couldn’t take his team over the line.