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Rubel’s fiery bowling limits Khulna to 146-8
DHAKA, Nov 30, 2020 (BSS) – Fast bowler Rubel Hossain claimed 3-28 as Beximco Dhaka held Gemcon Khulna back to a moderate 146-8 in their third game of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Shafiqul Islam dazzled with 2-34 alongside Rubel, extending Khulna’s agony further after Mahmudullah Riyad and Shakib Al Hasan’s side was sent to bat first.
Khulna made a disastrous start, losing Anamul Haque Bijoy and Shakib Al Hasan, who opened the innings, as the scoreboard read 19-2.
Rubel grabbed the prized scalp of Shakib for 11. Shafiqul then dismissed Jahurul Islam for 4, leaving Khulna further precarious 30-3.
Imrul Kayes and captain Mahmudullah Riyad shared a 56-run partnership to indicate a good finish but Dhaka bowlers regrouped well in the midst of the innings to take further control.
Nayeem Hasan provided the key breakthrough, taking out Kayes for 29.
Mahmudullah held together the innings but Rubel and company kept the things tight.
Mahmudullah was out for team’s highest 45 after Rubel removed him in the last over.
The captain’s 47 ball-innings was studded with three fours.
Brief Score:
Gemcon Khulna 146-8 in 20 overs (Mahmudullah 45, Imrul Kayes 29, Ariful haque 19, Shuvagata Hom 15 not out; Rubel 3-28, Shafiqul 2-34, Nasum Ahmed 1-10, Nayeem Hasan 1-16)
BSS/SMP/RY/20:35 hrs