After a seven-month hiatus, Tamim Iqbal returned to form with a blazing half-century against Sylhet in the second match of the National Cricket League T20. Chattogram clinched a 12-run victory as the game reduced to 15 overs per side due to bad light, at the Sylhet Academy Ground.

Batting first, Chattogram posted 145 for 9, with Tamim leading the charge. The experienced left-hander smashed 65 runs off 33 balls, hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes.

He shared a crucial 80-run opening stand with Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who contributed 29 runs. Despite a middle-order collapse, the strong foundation laid by Tamim and Joy helped Chattogram reach a competitive total.

In reply, Sylhet managed 133 all out in 14.2 overs. Opener Toufiq Khan Tushar fought valiantly, scoring a blistering 76 off 36 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes.

However, Sylhet’s chase faltered as centurion from the previous match, Jisan Alam, fell for a golden duck. Middle-order batters Amit Hasan and Asaduzzaman also departed without scoring.

For Chattogram, Hasan Murad and Nayeem Hasan were the stars with the ball, picking up three wickets each to secure the win. Tamim’s knock proved decisive as Chattogram bounced back after their opening defeat.

Tamim shines with fifty as Chattogram secure victory over Sylhet

After a seven-month hiatus, Tamim Iqbal returned to form with a blazing half-century against Sylhet in the second match of the National Cricket League T20. Chattogram clinched a 12-run victory as the game reduced to 15 overs per side due to bad light, at the Sylhet Academy Ground.

Batting first, Chattogram posted 145 for 9, with Tamim leading the charge. The experienced left-hander smashed 65 runs off 33 balls, hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes.

He shared a crucial 80-run opening stand with Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who contributed 29 runs. Despite a middle-order collapse, the strong foundation laid by Tamim and Joy helped Chattogram reach a competitive total.

In reply, Sylhet managed 133 all out in 14.2 overs. Opener Toufiq Khan Tushar fought valiantly, scoring a blistering 76 off 36 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes.

However, Sylhet’s chase faltered as centurion from the previous match, Jisan Alam, fell for a golden duck. Middle-order batters Amit Hasan and Asaduzzaman also departed without scoring.

For Chattogram, Hasan Murad and Nayeem Hasan were the stars with the ball, picking up three wickets each to secure the win. Tamim’s knock proved decisive as Chattogram bounced back after their opening defeat.