Dawid Malan scored a fine half-century to help Fortune Barishal beat Khulna Tigers by five wickets in match 35 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on Monday, January 27. (More Cricket News)
Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal had won the toss and invited the Khulna Tigers to bat first.
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Fortune Barishal (Playing XI): Tamim Iqbal(c), Dawid Malan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Ebadot Hossain
Khulna Tigers (Playing XI): Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain, Alex Ross, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), William Bosisto, Ziaur Rahman, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Mahmud, Salman Irshad, Nasum Ahmed
Mohammad Naim was the hero with the bat for the Khulna Tigers. Naim scored 51 off just 27 balls while the other Khulna Tigers batters contributed with 20s and 30s to take the team to 187/5 in 20 overs. For Fortune Barishal, spinners Mohammed Nabi and Rishad Hossain both bowled economical spells. Nabi picked a wicket while Hossain went wicketless and both gave 22 runs each in their four overs.
Fortune Barishal's chase of 188 was powered by former top-ranked T20I batter Dawid Malan's breezy half-century. Malan slammed 63 from just 37 balls to play a major role in Barishal's win. Malan's knock helped Fortune Barishal earn a five-wicket win and confirm their place in the BPL Play-offs.
The Barishal have now won eight games out of ten and are at the second spot in the table, level on points with leaders Rangpur Riders. Khulna Tigers are fifth with four wins and six losses.
Where To Watch Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers, BPL Match 35 Live On TV In India?
The Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers Match 35 of the BPL 2024-25 season will be available live on the FanCode app and website. Unfortunately, there will no television broadcast for fans in India.
Squads:
Khulna Tigers Squad: Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain, Alex Ross, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), William Bosisto, Aamer Jamal, Abu Hider Rony, Hasan Mahmud, Salman Irshad, Nasum Ahmed, Imrul Kayes, Ziaur Rahman, Mohammad Nawaz, Rubel Hossain, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Oshane Thomas, Dominic Sibley, Darwish Rasooli, Lewis Gregory
Fortune Barishal Squad: Towhid Hridoy, Tamim Iqbal(c), Dawid Malan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Rishad Hossain, Jahandad Khan, Tanvir Islam, Ripon Mondol, James Fuller, Taijul Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ebadot Hossain, Shohidul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ariful Islam, Mohammad Ali, Pritom Kumar, Iqbal Hossain Emon
