Match Details
Date & Time:
23rd Jan 2025, 6:00 PM
Match Number:
Match 32
Match Results:
KHT Won By 6 wickets
Sylhet Strikers vs Khulna Tigers
KHT vs SYL T20 Match 32, Bangladesh Premier League, 2024/25 - Match Info
Khulna Tigers beat Sylhet Strikers by 6 wickets
Player of the match
Mehidy Hasan - KHT
Match Summary
Player of the Match
152/9 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
George Munsey
58(32)
Zakir Hasan
44(32)
Salman Irshad
2-24(4)
Abu Hider
2-27(4)
156/4 (19.5 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Mehidy Hasan
70(50)
Mohammad Naim
20(17)
Mohammad Nihaduzzaman
2-25(4)
Samiullah Shinwari
1-15(3)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
SYL
KHT
Right then, that is it from this game and from the Chattogram leg as well. A couple of days break and then the action in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 moves to Dhaka. We have a double header on 26th January, Sunday. In the afternoon, Sylhet Strikers will be back in action against Fortune Barishal at 1 pm IST (7.30 am GMT). In the evening, it will be a big clash between Rangpur Riders and Durbar Rajshahi at 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT). But as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to both matches. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Mehidy Hasan is PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive 70 runs. He says that it was an excellent match, and they were worried about the chasing, but he is happy that they have done it. Adds that they were excited playing here and it was an important match to go in the top four. Mentions that they didn’t win in those last matches, but the team played well. Says that they want to come back in this season and hopes to win it for his team.
Ariful Haque, the captain of Sylhet Strikers says that they tried their best but they just could not get over the line. Adds that the top order performed well but the middle order let them down. Mentions that with the start they got, they could have scored 200 runs easily, but they lost wickets at the wrong time. Says that if he and Jaker Ali could have stayed for long, things could have been different as 180-190 is a par score here and 152 was not enough. Ends by saying that they can't afford to lose any more matches and will be looking to win all the remaining games.
Presentation Time...
Sylhet Strikers struggled to strike early with the ball, conceding too many in the Powerplay while their fielding woes added to the pressure. Mohammad Nihaduzzaman provided a glimmer of hope in the middle overs, dismissing both set batters, with Sumon Khan and Samiullah Shinwari chipping in to keep the game alive. Reece Topley bowled a brilliant final over to take it down to the wire, but Khulna Tigers always seemed in control and sealed a well-deserved victory, leaving Sylhet on the wrong side of the result.
Earlier in the game, Sylhet Strikers posted a competitive total, anchored by George Munsey's classy half-century and a solid knock from Zakir Hasan. The duo looked promising but fell at crucial moments, and with no partnerships to back them up - only one other batter reaching double digits - it summed up their struggles. Khulna Tigers's bowlers were outstanding, with Abu Hider, Salman Irshad, and Hasan Mahmud sharing six wickets evenly, while the rest chipped in brilliantly to keep Sylhet in check.
Khulna Tigers' chase was set ablaze by skipper Mehidy Hasan, who led from the front with a brilliant 70 off 50, supported by Mohammad Naim's steady start. Despite losing wickets in the middle, Mehidy's fantastic fifty kept the Tigers on course. Mahidul Islam Ankon's cameo added momentum, but it was the Aussie duo of Alex Ross and William Bosisto who sealed the deal. With 3 needed off 2, Bosisto clinched victory in style, smashing a six to cap off a brilliant chase!
Khulna Tigers pulled off a fine victory, holding their nerve in the final over! With this win, they climb to fourth on the table and strengthen their grip towards a playoff spot. This is also their first successful chase this season which ticks another box for them. Sylhet Strikers remain at the bottom, but they can take heart from their spirited fight, pushing the game to the very last over.
156/4 (19.5)
2/25 (4)
1/15 (3)
Over 20
6
0
1
0
1
William Bosisto*
19 (11)
Alex Ross
20 (23)
Reece Topley
0/42 (3.5)
KHT
156/4
6
19.5
Reece Topley to William Bosisto ,SIX! William Bosisto has finished it in style! Khulna Tigers has won this game by six wickets and they are thrilled! Good length, around middle, from over the wicket, William Bosisto stays low and makes room by clearing out his front leg and thumps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
0
19.4
Reece Topley to William Bosisto ,Everyone is up on their feet! Good length, around off, William Bosisto tries to dab it towards off side and wants to sneak a single but it comes off the outer half of the bat and goes back to the bowler. Alex Ross has already left his crease and then runs back to come in as Reece Topley collects the ball in his follow-through. 3 needed in 2 now. It is going down to the wire. Are we in for a Super over?
1
19.3
Reece Topley to Alex Ross ,Back of a length, around off, Alex Ross presses back and pulls it. It hasn't come off the middle of the bat and he mistimes it but falls safely. They get a single.
0
19.2
Reece Topley to Alex Ross ,Amazing dot ball! Slower length ball, just outside off, Alex Ross makes room by going to the leg side and looks to cut it but misses. Khulna Tigers need 4 in the last 4 balls.
1
19.1
Reece Topley to William Bosisto ,Slower full ball, around leg, Bosisto flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 19
1
2
0
1
2
1
William Bosisto*
12 (8)
Alex Ross
19 (21)
Kadeem Alleyne
0/7 (1)
KHT
148/4
1
18.6
Kadeem Alleyne to William Bosisto ,A high full toss, outside off, Bosisto drills it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Khulna Tigers need 5 off the last over.
2
18.5
Kadeem Alleyne to William Bosisto ,Full around middle and leg, William Bosisto chips it in with soft hands towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs quickly.
0
18.4
Kadeem Alleyne to William Bosisto ,A cross-seam yorker, around middle, William Bosisto blocks it out back to the bowler.
1
18.3
Kadeem Alleyne to Alex Ross ,Good length, outside off, Ross dabs it in front of point for a single.
2
18.2
Kadeem Alleyne to Alex Ross ,A yorker outside off, Alex Ross digs it out towards long on. They push for the second and they will get it comfortably as the fielder in deep Reece Topley was a tad slow in collecting the ball.
1
18.1
Kadeem Alleyne to William Bosisto ,Slower full ball, outside off, William Bosisto walks down the track and drives it to the left of the bowler for a single.
Over 18
1
4
2
1
1
W
William Bosisto*
8 (4)
Alex Ross
16 (19)
Sumon Khan
1/29 (4)
KHT
141/4
1
17.6
Sumon Khan to William Bosisto ,Back of a length, around off, Bosisto keeps it down to deep mid-wicket for a single. Khulna Tigers need 12 runs in the last two overs.
4
17.5
Sumon Khan to William Bosisto ,FOUR! CLUBBED! Short of a length, around middle, coming in, William Bosisto presses back and pulls it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
2
17.4
Sumon Khan to William Bosisto ,Good running between the wickets by both Aussies! Short of a length, outside off, William Bosisto moves across and comes forward to drops it down with soft hands towards square leg. They takes a couple of runs in quick time.
1
17.3
Sumon Khan to Alex Ross ,Back of a length, outside off, Ross presses back and punches it towards sweeper cover and runs off for the first run very quickly. He wants to have another run but is sent back.
1
17.2
Sumon Khan to William Bosisto ,Short of a length, around middle, William Bosisto pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.
William Bosisto walks out to bat now.
OUT
Islam Ankon
17 (13)
lbw b S Khan
Wkt
#4
4s/6s
1 / 1
SR
130.76
W
17.1
Sumon Khan to Mahidul Islam Ankon ,OUT! GIVEN LBW! Mahidul Islam Ankon has taken the review straightaway! Sumon Khan runs in hard from over the wicket and bowls this with pace on good length, coming in sharply towards middle, Mahidul Islam Ankon looks to loft it towards deep mid-wicket but gets beaten on the inside edge because of the pace of the ball and wears it on the pads. The UltraEdge confirms that there is not bat involved and the Ball Tracking presents that it will hit the top of middle stump. Thus the decision of the on-field umpire will stay and Mahidul Islam Ankon will have to depart here. A very big wicket for Sylhet Strikers.
Over 17
1
0
4
0
1
1
Mahidul Islam Ankon*
17 (12)
Alex Ross
15 (18)
Ruyel Miah
0/38 (4)
KHT
132/3
1
16.6
Ruyel Miah to Mahidul Islam Ankon ,Serves it full, around off, Mahidul Islam Ankon moves across and slogs it out. The ball goes in the air and falls ahead to the long on fielder and they take a single.
0
16.5
Ruyel Miah to Mahidul Islam Ankon ,A bouncer, above the shoulders, Mahidul Islam Ankon looks to pull it but misses as the ball gets big on him.
4
16.4
Ruyel Miah to Mahidul Islam Ankon ,FOUR! DISPATCHED! Bangs in short of a length, around middle, Mahidul Islam Ankon gets top on the bounce and pulls it out to deep square leg for a boundary.
0
16.3
Ruyel Miah to Mahidul Islam Ankon ,Short of a length, outside off, Mahidul Islam Ankon looks to pull it off the back foot but gets it through the cue end of the bat back to the keeper on the bounce.
1
16.2
Ruyel Miah to Alex Ross ,Back of a length, just outside off, Alex takes a step forward and pulls it out along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single
1
16.1
Ruyel Miah to Mahidul Islam Ankon ,On a good length, around middle, Mahidul Islam Ankon keeps it down to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Strategic Break! The Khulna Tigers are cruising along and going on their merry way, towards the target. They now need 28 runs in the last 24 balls. As for the Sylhet Strikers, they need to take wickets and look to take it into the last over where they would be in a situation to somewhat snatch a surprise victory from the jaws of defeat. What has the last four overs have in store for us, only time will tell!
Over 16
0
1
1
1
1
0
Alex Ross*
14 (17)
Mahidul Islam Ankon
11 (7)
Sumon Khan
0/20 (3)
KHT
125/3
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
SYL vs KHT
*Last 3 years
8
No. of Matches
5
SYL
3
KHT
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 20
1
0
1
0
6
Runs 8
over 19
1
2
1
0
2
1
Runs 7
over 18
W
1
1
2
4
1
Runs 9
over 17
1
1
0
4
0
1
Runs 7
over 16
0
1
1
1
1
0
Runs 4
Venue/Pitch Details
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Neutral
1st Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
169
1st Batting Average
177
Highest Score Chased
44
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
64%
2nd Batting
36%
Wicket Split
Pacer
60.34% | 324W
Spin
39.66% | 213W
Match Officals
Umpire:
Masudur Rahman (BAN), Morshed Ali Khan (BAN)
Third Umpire:
Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL)
Match Referee:
Akhtar Ahmad (BAN)
