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Shuvagata’s blitz powers Khulna to 157-9 against Chattogram
DHAKA, Dec 8, 2020 (BSS)—A late onslaught of Shuvagata Hom enabled Gemcon Khulna to compile 157-9 against Gazi Group Chattogram in their seventh game of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Home struck a 14 ball-32 not out, including 14 runs from the last over delivered by Mustafizur Rahman to help the side propel past 150 runs.
After being sent to bat first, Khulna though made a decent start, they wobbled halfway through mark, which made a total of 150 unlikely.
But coming at No. 9 Shuvagata hit six fours and one six in his knock to keep the side a place, which looked to be a fighting total.
Opener Jahurul Islam struck 26 off 19 with two fours and as many sixes while captain Mahmudullah Riyad made identical 26.
Shoriful Islam who claimed 3-34, removed Khulna’s two openers Jahurul and Zakir Hasan to leave them 52-2.
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, who was playing his first match after March was promoted to No. 4 as a strategic move but it backfired as he was trapped run out for one.
Shakib Al Hasan’s dismal run with willow continued after he was out for 15.
Imrul Kayes and Mahmudullah looked to revive the innings but both of them were removed in four balls, leaving Khulna in a position of embarrassment.
However Shuvagata Hom ensured that the team will finish on high and give the bowlers something to defend.
Brief Score:
Gemcon Khulna 157-9 in 20 overs (Shuvagata Hom 32 not out, Mahmudullah 26, Jahurul 26, Kayes 24; Shoriful 3-34, Mustafizur 2-36).
BSS/SMP/ARS/2103 hrs