Chittagong edge Sylhet by 30 runs
Usman Khan and Graham Clark carried Kings in the first innings, Cricfrenzy
After a rocky start in Dhaka, Chittagong Kings have turned their fortunes around, claiming three consecutive victories in the Bangladesh Premier League. On Monday, they defeated Sylhet Strikers by 30 runs, moving to second place on the points table with three wins in four matches under Mohammad Mithun’s leadership.
In the final match of the Sylhet leg, Chittagong set a daunting target of 203 runs, scoring 6/203 in their innings. Despite Parvez Emon’s early dismissal for just 7 runs, Pakistani opener Usman Khan and English batter Graham Clark steadied the innings with a 78-run partnership for the second wicket.
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Usman played a scintillating knock of 53 off 35 balls, hitting eight boundaries and one six. Clark followed suit with a 33-ball 60, including three fours and five sixes. Building on their platform, Mithun (28 off 19 balls) and Haider Ali (42 off 18 balls) powered Chittagong to a commanding total. Haider’s explosive innings featured four fours and three sixes.
In reply, Sylhet Strikers struggled early, losing three wickets for just 42 runs. Despite earlier victories in the Sylhet leg, they faced trouble against Chittagong’s bowling attack.
George Munsey (52 off 37 balls) and Jaker Ali (47* off 23 balls) fought valiantly to reduce the margin of defeat. Zakir’s unbeaten innings included three fours and four sixes.
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Chittagong’s bowling unit, led by Pakistan’s Wasim Junior, proved decisive. Wasim claimed 3 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs, ensuring Chittagong’s dominant performance.
With this win, Chittagong Kings solidify their position as strong contenders in this year’s BPL, heading into the next phase with momentum firmly on their side.
