Nahidul's second successive Player-of-the-match performance gave Comilla their victory
Nahidul's second successive Player-of-the-match performance gave Comilla their victory
January 28, 2022
Author 77baji
Comilla Victorians thrashed Fortune Barishal by 63
runs in Dhaka, with Nahidul Islam claiming amazing figures of 4-1-5-3. The offspinner followed
in the footsteps of Shahid Afridi by bowling the most cost-effective four-over spell in the BPL.
In 2015, Afridi went 2 for 5 at the same stadium.
Comilla won their second game in a row thanks to Nahidul's Player-of-the-Match achievement. They lead the standings with four points after two matches, while Barishal has only two points after three.
For Comilla, the pacers and spinners shared the benefits. Tanvir Islam, a left-arm spinner, grabbed two wickets for Nahidul. On the other hand, Shohidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Karim Janat each took five wickets.
In the midst of such tight bowling, Barishal's batting line-up withered away. While the majority of the hitters struggled to get going with bold shots, opener Najmul Hossain Shanto slogged his way to 36 runs off 47 balls. Shanto's failure to find boundaries appeared to burden the rest of the Barishal batsmen at times.
In his first over, Nahidul had Shykat Ali (0) caught at deep midwicket. Then, in his next over, Shakib Al Hasan was caught at mid-on. Nahidul's influence was amplified when he eliminated Chris Gayle with a superb offbreak that turned away from the left-hander.
Janat had a great day, as he followed up his quickfire 29 with 2 for 26. Tanvir was also frugal in his four overs, taking 2 for 19 runs.
Comilla's foundation was established by BPL debutant Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who scored 48 off 35 balls. Joy adapted well to T20 cricket in his first tournament game after scoring 78 in Bangladesh's Test victory over New Zealand earlier this month. With his cut shot, he spotted the gaps, slammed a few cover drives, and even hit a slog-sweep. He struck six fours and a six in total.
After Joy's departure, Comilla became disoriented, but Jant bolstered them with late blows. A no-look six off Dwayne Bravo that landed in the Mirpur stands was the standout of his innings.
Barishal has struggled with the bat, owing to Shakib's inconsistent form, as he has only scored 37 runs in three innings so far. Shakib, who came in at No. 3 in this game, holed out to mid-off after Nahidul foxed him with some flight.
Comilla won their second game in a row thanks to Nahidul's Player-of-the-Match achievement. They lead the standings with four points after two matches, while Barishal has only two points after three.
For Comilla, the pacers and spinners shared the benefits. Tanvir Islam, a left-arm spinner, grabbed two wickets for Nahidul. On the other hand, Shohidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Karim Janat each took five wickets.
In the midst of such tight bowling, Barishal's batting line-up withered away. While the majority of the hitters struggled to get going with bold shots, opener Najmul Hossain Shanto slogged his way to 36 runs off 47 balls. Shanto's failure to find boundaries appeared to burden the rest of the Barishal batsmen at times.
In his first over, Nahidul had Shykat Ali (0) caught at deep midwicket. Then, in his next over, Shakib Al Hasan was caught at mid-on. Nahidul's influence was amplified when he eliminated Chris Gayle with a superb offbreak that turned away from the left-hander.
Janat had a great day, as he followed up his quickfire 29 with 2 for 26. Tanvir was also frugal in his four overs, taking 2 for 19 runs.
Comilla's foundation was established by BPL debutant Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who scored 48 off 35 balls. Joy adapted well to T20 cricket in his first tournament game after scoring 78 in Bangladesh's Test victory over New Zealand earlier this month. With his cut shot, he spotted the gaps, slammed a few cover drives, and even hit a slog-sweep. He struck six fours and a six in total.
After Joy's departure, Comilla became disoriented, but Jant bolstered them with late blows. A no-look six off Dwayne Bravo that landed in the Mirpur stands was the standout of his innings.
Barishal has struggled with the bat, owing to Shakib's inconsistent form, as he has only scored 37 runs in three innings so far. Shakib, who came in at No. 3 in this game, holed out to mid-off after Nahidul foxed him with some flight.