SYL VS FBA MATCH 16

Right then, that is it from this game where Fortune Barishal emerged victorious against Sylhet Strikers who will still be searching for a win this season. The Bangladesh Premier League 2024 takes a two-day break now. However, cricketing action does not stop as MI Emirates are currently taking on Desert Vipers in the ILT20 2024 while Durban's Super Giants clashes against Pretoria Capital in the SA20 2024. You can just switch tabs to enjoy all our coverage for both games. Cheers!

Tamim Iqbal, the winning skipper of Fortune Barishal says that he is relieved to get a win and says that they did all the right things today but that there is room for improvement. Adds that Ahmed Shehzad played well and he is crucial to the team, appreciated Mahmudullah as well, and took his chances well. Credits the whole team for chipping in.

Mahmudullah is the POTM for his scintillating performance. He says that they needed that win and is happy to contribute to the team. Adds that he wanted to build a partnership and says that the wicket was good to bat on. Mentions that in the death, he only wanted to throw his bat and get some big runs. Adds that the pitch got better later in the match.

Mashrafe Mortaza, the captain of Sylhet Strikers says that he is disappointed but appreciates Zakir Hasan and Benny Howell for batting well. Adds that they could have bowled well and kept the target a little less. Mentions that there is room for improvement but they are trying to identify their mistakes and says that everyone needs to step up.

The Presentation ceremony…

Earlier in the game, Fortune Barishal posted a big total on the board courtesy of a brilliant half-century from Ahmed Shehzad and good contributions from Mushfiqur Rahim and Soumya Sarkar in the middle order. However, they got to that score mainly because of a fiery unbeaten 51 off just 24 balls from Mahmudullah towards the end. Benny Howell was the standout bowler for Sylhet Strikers with three wickets while Nayeem Hasan and Richard Ngarava chipped in with one each.

Sylhet Strikers needed a good start but they were far from it as they lost Najmul Hossain Shanto quite early on. Shamsur Rahman played a few lusty blows but holed out too while the skipper promoted himself but could not make much impact. Then it was up to Zakir Hasan and Benny Howell who struggled initially but steadied the ship with a good partnership of runs which kept them in the chase. They gave some hope to the team and put the pressure back on the opposition. However, after their dismissal, none of the others batted with conviction and fell like nine pins. Another loss for Sylhet Strikers in this tournament and they are still searching for that one win.

A comprehensive win for Fortune Barishal as it was a team effort! Mehidy Hasan set the tone for Fortune Barishal by getting a wicket in his first over after getting hit for a few runs. Mohammad Imran followed it up with two quick wickets. Then they let the opposition build a partnership. However, it was Mohammad Imran again who broke it and Mehidy Hasan followed it up with another to send both the set batters back.  After that, it was very comfortable for them as they bowled the opposition with ease. They didn't allow anyone from the tail end to settle down and cleaned them up with quickly. A combined team effort to ensure their second win in the tournament.

OUT! TIMBER! CLEANS HIM UP! Mohammad Imran nails the yorker on the stumps. Richard Ngarava has no answer and before he knows it, te ball crashes into the stumps. That is it for Sylhet Strikers as they face yet another loss.

Richard Ngarava is the last batter in.

OUT! TAKEN! ONE WICKET TO GO! Mohammad Imran goes full and outside off. Rejaur Rahman miscues it and skies it in the air on the off side. Pritom Kumar runs behind from point and takes a very easy catch. 9 wickets down and facing defeat are Sylhet Strikers.

Full and on off. Samit Patel lofts it towards long off for a single.

NO BALL AND SIX! DISPATCHED! Mohammad Imran bowls a full toss over the wast height of Samit Patel. He gets to the ball quickly and muscles it over the cow corner region for a maximum. They get 7 runs off this one.

SIX! EVEN BETTER! On a length around off. Rejaur Rahman pulls it and connects well. The ball flies off beyond the cow corner region for a big maximum. He is enjoying himself out there.

FOUR! WOW! Full and on middle. Rejaur Rahman hits it over the bowler's head this time and times it well. The ball bounces away to the fence for four runs.

Full and on middle. Rejaur Rahman drills it towards cow corner for a couple of runs.

Rejaur Rahman is the new batter in.