The Sylhet Strikers ended their home phase of the BPL with a 30-run defeat to the Chittagong Kings at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Chittagong’s top order, led by Graham Clark’s explosive 60 off 33 balls and Usman Khan’s 53 off 35, set a strong foundation. Haider Ali’s fiery 42* off 18 helped the Kings to a formidable 203 for 6. Tanzim Sakib’s two wickets offered little solace for Sylhet, as their bowling lacked consistency.
Chasing 204, Sylhet faltered early, losing three wickets in the Powerplay. George Munsey’s 52 off 37 and Jaker Ali’s unbeaten 47 off 23 provided resistance, but the team fell short at 173 for 7. Chittagong’s disciplined bowling sealed their third win in four games, placing them second on the table.
With two wins in six matches, Sylhet’s campaign remains inconsistent. They must address top-order failures to revive their playoff hopes, while Chittagong aims to keep up the good work.
bd-pratidin/Rafid
