Comilla defeat Khulna in thriller

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Published : 12:14, Jan 19, 2019 | Updated : 12:16, Jan 19, 2019

Comilla captain Tamim Iqbal was the undisputed game changer as he smashed 73 runs off 42 balls. CollectedComilla Victorians defeated Khulna Titans by three wickets in their BPL 6 match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday (Jan 18).

Comilla captain Tamim Iqbal was the undisputed game changer as he smashed 73 runs off 42 balls, laced with a dozen fours and a six, to give his side the perfect start in their chase of a tough target of 182.

The Tamim-Anamul opening partnership scored 115 in 12 overs before Tamim got out in the first ball of the 13th over.

Tamim’s commanding innings set the tone for Comilla to chase down the total.

Chasing 182, Comilla reached their target with two balls to spare.

Eight runs were needed in the last over, while six were required from the final four deliveries.

Comilla’s Thisara Perera took four balls to clinch victory.

Earlier, Khulna posted a challenging total on a good batting wicket in Sylhet.

They managed to score 181 for the loss of seven wickets.

Opener Junaid Siddique was the top-scorer for his side with an innings of 70 off 41 balls, featuring four boundaries and as many over boundaries.

Score in brief

Khulna Titans: 181/7, Junaid 70 (41), Al-Amin 32 (19), Mahmudullah 16 (9), Malan 29 (25), Brathwaite 12 (9), Ariful 13 (9), Saifuddin 1/29, Riaz 2/34, Afridi 3/35.

Comilla Victorians: 186/7 (19.4 Overs), Tamim 73 (42), Anamul 40 (37), Imrul 28 (11), Perera 18*(7), Afridi 12 (9), Malinga 1/22, Mahmudullah 1/36, Junaid 4/32.

Comilla Victorians won by three wickets.

Man of the Match: Tamim Iqbal (CV)

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