CHITTAGONG: Duronto Rajshahi recorded a thrilling nine-run victory over Chittagong Kings in a low-scoring match in the 16th Twenty20 fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League here on Saturday.
Playing on home ground, Chittagong could not achieve an easy target of 127 and were collapsed for 117 runs in the 20 overs.
Their main scorers were Shamsur Rahman (24) and Nasir Jamshed (20) while for Rajshahi, left-arm spinner Saqlain Sajib captured three wickets for 22 runs and fast bowler Mohammad Sami bagged two for 16.
Earlier, Rajshahi opted for batting first after winning the toss but they were restricted to 126-6 in the allotted 20 overs.
Captain Mushfiqur Rahim top scored with 24 not out followed by 20 made by Pakistan’s in-form opener Nasir Jamshed.
For Chittagong, Arafat Sunny claimed three for 13 and Kevon Cooper took two for 17 runs.
cricket funzz group showed this exciting match live from the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
