Rajshahi restricted to 132-9 against Barishal

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DHAKA, Nov 28, 2020 (BSS) – Fortune Barishal bowlers bowled in
disciplined way to hold Minister Group Rajshahi back to a moderate
132-9 in their second match of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup at
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Pace bowler Kamrul Islam Rabi led the charge with 4-21, while
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed and Abu Jayed Rahi dazzled around
him.

After being sent to bat first, Rajshahi made a decent start with
captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Anisul Islam Emon dealing with the
bowlers with utmost ease.

Abu Jayed Rahi drew the blood first, dismissing Shanto for 19
ball-24 and his dismissal brought an end to the 39-run opening
partnership.

Barishal bowlers then triggered a middle order collapse, which saw
Rajshahi which won the first two matches, reeling to 63-5.

Mahedi Hasan and Fazle Rabbi stalled the progress of Barishal
bowlers, sharing a 65-run partnership. But they were not as fluent as
it should, specially Fazle Rabbi.

Fazle Rabbi made 31 off 32 and was out in the penultimate over when
he looked to amend for his slow batting.

Kamrul Islam Rabbi then delivered an excellent last over, curbing
the aggression of the Rajshahi batsmen who were looking to set up a
big total.

Mahedi with 23 ball-34, included three-six, was the highest scorer
for the side.

Apart from Kamrul Rabbi’s 4-21, Mehidy Miraz scalped 2-18 while
Taskin and Rahi bagged one wicket apiece.

Brief Score:

Minister Group Rajshahi 132-9 in 20 overs (Mahedi Hasan 34, Fazle
Rabbi 31, Nazmul Shanto 24, Anisul Emon 24, Kamrul Rabi 4-21, Mehidy
Miraz 2-18, Taskin 1-19, Rahi 1-29)