Bashundhara Strikers secure third straight win

Bashundhara Strikers continued their winning run in season three of the Frost Blast T20 corporate cricket tournament, beating Dhaka Cricketers by 51 runs at Anvir Cricket Stadium in ABG Sports City on Saturday to secure their third consecutive group-stage victory.

After being bowled out for 140 in 19.3 overs, Bashundhara produced a dominant bowling display to dismiss Dhaka Cricketers for 89 in 16.5 overs.

Khaled Masud led the batting effort with a quickfire 59 off 35 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Shezaad Akbar Sobhan, who had impressed in Bashundhara’s previous two matches, managed six runs this time.

Bashundhara lost early wickets before Khaled and Sumon Ahmed added 39 runs for the second wicket. Sumon scored 10, while Antu contributed 17 and Babu remained unbeaten on 17 to help the team reach 140.

Firoz Rashid took three wickets for 23 runs for Dhaka Cricketers, while Mahmudul Hasan Sheikh claimed two for 13.

Chasing 141, Dhaka Cricketers struggled to build partnerships, with Faruk Tito top-scoring with 24. Russell made 11 and Tasbih Ibtisam Rafi added 10.

Tapas Ghosh led Bashundhara’s bowling attack with three wickets for just eight runs in 3.5 overs. Khaled and Razi claimed two wickets apiece, while Mahen and Lazim took one each.

The victory extended Bashundhara Strikers’ unbeaten run to three matches, keeping their campaign firmly on track.