When Kalabagan play, most of the eyes are on Ashraful. After
all, despite all the controversies that surround him, he is still a star player
in Bangladesh. After winning the toss and deciding to bowl first, Gazi group
started brilliantly.
Within 23 runs, Kalabagan were reeling with the loss of
three wickets—one of which was of
Mohammad Ashraful. The former Bangladesh captain could only put up 8
runs before being sent back to the pavilion by Kamrul Islam Rabbi.
It was not the only victim of Rabbi as opener Jashimuddin
also fell prey to the pacer. After the loss of three wickets, Kalabagan were in
a difficult position, but a partnership between Akbar-ur Rahman and Taibur
Rahman took the team to 124, before the latter fell to Mominul Haque’s
deceptive offies.
Taibur made 50 while his partner Akbar was bowled after
making 80 runs. Mahmudul Hasan scored 34 in the deep with Muktar Ali and Abul
Hasan scoring 19 runs each to take the score to 232 with the loss of 7 wickets.
For the bowlers, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Dolar Mahmud and Rajat
Bhatia took two wickets each with Mominul Haque picking up one scalp to put in
a good shift.
Gazi Group need 233 runs to win after 50 overs.
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