Khulna keep Dhaka winless
A clinical performance from the bowlers helped Gemcon Khulna return to winning ways in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup as they managed to defend 147 runs against Beximco Dhaka to clinch a 37-run win in yesterdays' second match in Mirpur.
Dhaka were bowled out for 109 to suffer their third defeat in three matches while Khulna notched their second win in four games.
After losing few early wickets, skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and Yasir Ali added 64 for the fourth wicket and it seemed that Dhaka might able to make a comeback before the latter departed for 21.
Mushfiqur soon followed for 37 and Dhaka failed to recover from those blows. Shuvagata Hom picked up three wickets while pacers Hasan Mahmud and Shahidul Islam bagged two wickets each for Khulna. Shakib Al Hasan remained picked up a wicket and remained economical, giving away just eight runs from his four overs.
Earlier, Khulna top order again failed to provide a stable start, with Shakib failing to make an impact yet again. The left-hander departed for 11. Skipper Mahmudullah's 45-run knock was what helped Khulna post 146 for eight, which eventually proved too much for Dhaka.
SCORES IN BRIEF
Khulna: 146 for 8 in 20 overs (Mahmudullah 45, Kayes 29; Rubel 3-28)
Dhaka: 109 all out in 19.2 overs (Mushfiqur 37, Yasir 21; Shuvagata 3-13)
Result: Khulna won by 37 runs
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