Dhaka keep final hope alive beating Barishal by nine runs
Sun Online Desk
14th December, 2020 06:24:56
Beximco Dhaka kept the hope of playing the final of Bangabandhu T20 Cup alive after they recorded a nine-run victory over Fortune Barishal in the Eliminator game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Dhaka will now play the second Qualifier tomorrow (Tuesday) against the loser of the first Qualifier, which will be held between between Gemcon Khulna and Gazi Group Chattogram later today.
Standing on an equation of being eliminated from the final race should they loss the Eliminator, Dhaka brought up a spirited game despite fumbling several times in fielding.
Barishal defies Naim’s century to seal Bangabandhu T20 Cup playoffs
BSS
12th December, 2020 10:10:04
Fortune Barishal snatched a thrilling two-run victory over Beximco Dhaka, defying a stellar century of Naim Sheikh and in doing so, confirmed their playoffs in Bangabandhu T20 Cup.
Riding on three half-centuries from their three youngsters Saif Hassan, Afif Hossain and Towhid Ridoy, Fortune Barishal compiled a hefty 193-3 in a match in which they needed a victory to seal last four spot.
Their bowlers helped them defend the total despite a terrific century from Dhaka opener Naim Sheikh who hammered 105 off 64, clattering eight fours and seven sixes at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Youngsters shine in to help Barishal post 193-3 against Dhaka
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DHAKA, Dec 12, 2020 (BSS)-Riding on three half-centuries from their three youngsters, Fortune Barishal compiled a hefty 193-3 against Beximco Dhaka in the crucial Bangabandhu T20 Cup game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
A victory in the game is important for their aspiration to seal the playoffs deal. And Barishal responded terrifically after being sent to bat first.
Opener Saif Hassan paved the platform, hitting a 50 off 43, sending the ball across the rope for eight times.
Utilizing the platform set by Saif, Afif Hossain and Towhid Ridoy went berserk on the Dhaka bowlers to pile up 91 off 39 balls for the undefeated fourth wicket partnership to take Barishal in a zone which looked safe.