Shezaad’s unbeaten 77 powers Strikers to 231

Bashundhara Strikers posted an imposing 231-7 in 20 overs against Dhaka Players Cricket Club (DPCC), riding on a blistering unbeaten 77 from captain Shezaad Akbar Sobhan in the Frost Blast Corporate Season 3 at Anvir Cricket Stadium, ABG Sports City, on Friday.

Shezaad anchored the innings with a 52-ball knock featuring 10 fours and three sixes. Despite losing opener Meherab for 27, he kept the scoreboard moving before departing at 116.

After his dismissal, Antu and Sumon Ahmed took charge with explosive late hitting. Antu smashed 55 off just 19 balls, including three fours and six sixes, while Sumon remained unbeaten on 43 from 12 deliveries, hitting four fours and four sixes. Tapas Ghosh added an unbeaten seven off two balls.

For DPCC, Mithun was the leading wicket-taker with three wickets for 34 runs. Rashed Alam, Jishan, Danish and Rocky claimed one wicket each.

DPCC need 232 runs to secure victory.