DHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - Pacer Shoriful Islam registered his maiden five-
wicket haul in T20 cricket as Chattogram Royals bundled out Noakhali Express 
for just 126 in 18.5 overs in the first match of the Dhaka phase of 
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket 
Stadium.

Shoriful ended with an envious figure of 3.5-1-9-5, one of the most 
economical spells delivered by a Bangladesh pacer in any recognized T20 
cricket.

Captain Mahedi Hasan returned figures for 3-12 with his off-spin to further 
derail Noakhali, who must win this game to keep their playoff hopes alive, 
albeit mathematically.

Hasan Eisakhill and Soumya Sarkar began on a confident mode after Noakhali 
were asked to bat first but the breakthrough came from Mahedi who removed 
Soumya for 23, ending 34 runs partnership in just 3.1 overs.

Shoriful got into the groove with the wicket of Eisakhil who made 20 ball-25 
before Mahedi ripped through Noakhali middle order with two more wickets that 
included Hasan Ali (12) and Habibur Rahman Sohan (11).

Shoriful then appeared into the stage with sheer venom, cutting through 
Noakhali like up in surgical fashion. 

He took the last four wickets in his 11 balls to complete his first five-
wicket haul and wrapped up Noakhali before they were able to play full 20 
overs.