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| Bravo 48* |
Chittagong Kings shrugged off the losing jinx in style as
they prevailed in a low scoring match brushing aside Dhaka Gladiators
by 13 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday to go on
second spot in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
A yet another batting debacle put the Kings in trouble as they amassed a
modest total of 120 for six which was in no way a score to win against a
revamped Dhaka Gladiators. But the spirited Chittagong bowlers
persisted rigorously to restrict Dhaka to 107 for nine to seal a
much-needed win for the side.
With 10 points in eight matches so far, Chittagong Kings now went on second slot, behind Khulna which topped the table in terms of net run rate.
Chittagong Kings started off in nightmarish way when Mashrafe Bin Mortoza handed inform Nasir Jamshed a second ball duck. Chittagong were without their Icon Tamim Iqbal, who once again was sidelined after feeling pain on his groin. In a slower deck run making was not easier task but still Jahurul Islam and Jason Roy managed to tick the scoreboard relying on singles. Boundaries came occasionally but the pair was rock solid in their approach.
Elias Sunny however appeared in the stage to derail Chittagong when Roy and Omee got going well. Sunny firstly dismissed Roy on 18 with a return catch. Roy’s dismissal also affected Omee as Keiron Pollard got rid of him very soon to shift the momentum to Dhaka. Omee scored 40 off 35 with three fours. Sunny then further caused the damage with removing skipper Mahmudullah Ryad (4) and Shamsur Rahman Shuvo (1).
Amidst the odds Dwayne Bravo kept his head cool and played with utmost confidence to try to recover the collapse. Dhaka however stopped the run flow of Chittagong trapping big hitter Ziaur Rahman run out. Still Bravo hit big in the last power play to propel the side past 100 runs mark.
Bravo finally remained unbeaten on 48 off 43 having clattered two fours and as many sixes.
With the limited resources, Chittagong bowlers showed much composure and bowled in disciplined manner. Chittagong needed early wickets to keep Dhaka in check and Sanjamul Islam gave them so having scalped opener Alex Keerveeze. Arafat Sunny then removed dangerman Azhar Mahmmood to earn a double delight for the side. But the Dhaka’s havoc started once Kevin Cooper, Enamul Haque Junior and Dwayne Bravo came to the stage.
They suffocated the batsmen with exploiting the slower nature of the wicket and Dhaka crumbled awfully. The trio never allowed any batsmen to settle down and gradually Chittagong reached on the verge of the victory. They shared seven wickets between them to derail the chase.
Anamul Haque Bujoy was the highest scorer for Dhaka with run-a-ball 22 while Ashraful made 20 runs. Cooper claimed three while Enamul Junior and Bravo scalped two wickets apiece.
Bravo, who celebrated every wickets and catch in unique way having danced in Caribbean style, was awarded man of the match for his all-round performance.
With 10 points in eight matches so far, Chittagong Kings now went on second slot, behind Khulna which topped the table in terms of net run rate.
Chittagong Kings started off in nightmarish way when Mashrafe Bin Mortoza handed inform Nasir Jamshed a second ball duck. Chittagong were without their Icon Tamim Iqbal, who once again was sidelined after feeling pain on his groin. In a slower deck run making was not easier task but still Jahurul Islam and Jason Roy managed to tick the scoreboard relying on singles. Boundaries came occasionally but the pair was rock solid in their approach.
Elias Sunny however appeared in the stage to derail Chittagong when Roy and Omee got going well. Sunny firstly dismissed Roy on 18 with a return catch. Roy’s dismissal also affected Omee as Keiron Pollard got rid of him very soon to shift the momentum to Dhaka. Omee scored 40 off 35 with three fours. Sunny then further caused the damage with removing skipper Mahmudullah Ryad (4) and Shamsur Rahman Shuvo (1).
Amidst the odds Dwayne Bravo kept his head cool and played with utmost confidence to try to recover the collapse. Dhaka however stopped the run flow of Chittagong trapping big hitter Ziaur Rahman run out. Still Bravo hit big in the last power play to propel the side past 100 runs mark.
Bravo finally remained unbeaten on 48 off 43 having clattered two fours and as many sixes.
With the limited resources, Chittagong bowlers showed much composure and bowled in disciplined manner. Chittagong needed early wickets to keep Dhaka in check and Sanjamul Islam gave them so having scalped opener Alex Keerveeze. Arafat Sunny then removed dangerman Azhar Mahmmood to earn a double delight for the side. But the Dhaka’s havoc started once Kevin Cooper, Enamul Haque Junior and Dwayne Bravo came to the stage.
They suffocated the batsmen with exploiting the slower nature of the wicket and Dhaka crumbled awfully. The trio never allowed any batsmen to settle down and gradually Chittagong reached on the verge of the victory. They shared seven wickets between them to derail the chase.
Anamul Haque Bujoy was the highest scorer for Dhaka with run-a-ball 22 while Ashraful made 20 runs. Cooper claimed three while Enamul Junior and Bravo scalped two wickets apiece.
Bravo, who celebrated every wickets and catch in unique way having danced in Caribbean style, was awarded man of the match for his all-round performance.
Chittagong Kings 120 for 6 (Bravo 48*, Jahurul 40, Sunny 3-23) beat Dhaka Gladiators 107 for 9 (Cooper 3-13) by 13 runs
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