Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan showcased his prowess with both bat and ball, steering Rangpur Riders to their fifth victory in the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), as they overcame Durdanto Dhaka at Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday.
Shakib's impressive performance included a blistering knock of 34 runs off 20 balls, featuring three sixes, at a striking rate of 170. He followed up with a stellar bowling display, claiming three wickets while conceding just 16 runs in his four-over spell, reports UNB.
His performance brought relief to Shakib's fans, given the all-rounder's recent struggles with an eye issue.
Batting first, Rangpur posted a total of 175 runs for the loss of four wickets. Babar Azam and Rony Talukdar laid a solid foundation with a 67-run opening partnership. Rony contributed 39 runs, while Babar, playing his final match of the season, scored 47.
Mosaddek Hossain was the pick of the bowlers for Dhaka, claiming two crucial wickets.
In response, Dhaka faltered, managing only 155 runs. Mohammad Naim was the top scorer with 44 runs off 31 balls.
With this victory, Rangpur moved closer to securing a spot in the playoffs, while Dhaka suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, significantly diminishing their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
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