Jahurul, Mashrafe guidebook Khulna to Bangabandhu T20 Cup final
Gemcon Khulna stalwarts came all guns blazing when it mattered most because they steered the medial side to the ultimate of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup in primary attempt.
Because of the combined effort of Jahurul Islam, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan and captain Mahmudullah Riyad, Gemcon Khulna secured a good 47-run make an impression on the most consistent area of the tournament Gazi Group Chattogram found in the primary Qualifier game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Monday.
Chattogram beat Khulna twice found in the group phase and registered seven victories out of eight.
Opener Jahurul Islam struck his career-best 80 to firstly help Gemcon Khulna compile a good mammoth 210-7 after which 38-year-old Mashrafe Bin Mortaza led the medial side found in bowling, also with his career-best 5-35 while Chattogram was first shot out for 163 in 19.4 overs.
Despite the defeat, Chattogram could have a second prospect to provide a shot at the final as they undertake Beximco Dhaka in the second Qualifier tomorrow (Tuesday). Dhaka previously your day edged Fortune Barishal previous by nine works in the Eliminator.
Jahurul struck five fours and several sixes in a knock where he played just 51 balls.
Around him, different Khulna batsmen developed aggressive batting display to help the medial side post a challenging total.
After being delivered to bat initially, Khulna got off to an instant start because of Jahurul who came hard on the Chattogram bowlers despite the fact that his fellow opener Zakir Hasan struggled to create impact.
Zakir was trapped go out for 16 off 22, getting a finish to the 71 runs partnership which came off just 55 balls.
Kayes then joined Jahurul and kept the pace as Khulna grew with durability to strength as the innings progressed.
When Mustafizur Rahman had Kayes found simply by Mahmudul Hasan, he currently struck 28 off 15, with two fours and as many sixes.
Jahurul meanwhile raised his eighth T20 fifty and looked collection for a century. Mosaddek Hossain ended his beautiful knock but his dismissal paved a means for captain Mahmudullah Riyad to be on berserk.
Mahmudullah brought up his 30 off just 9 deliveries including three sixes above Shoriful Islam and reach two more fours. Sanjit Saha avoided Mahmudullah from doing more carnage.
Shakib Al Hasan, who up to now didn't make any impact found in the tournament, stood high found in the big game. Shakib struck 28 off 15 with two fours and as many sixes but importantly he provided the side an impetus in the death overs, when someone must stick around to greatly help Khulna have a good finish.
Mustafizur Rahman was the most successful bowler for Chattogram with 2-31 while Sanjit Saha and Mosaddek took one wicket apiece.
In search of the big chase, Liton Das started in aggressive way but Mashrafe who tasted the ire of Liton, dismissed Soumya Sarkar for naught to provide the side an excellent start.
Mashrafe in that case took the prized scalp of Liton, who struck 23 off 24 off 13 with several fours and two sixes.
While Mashrafe reduced the probability of Chattogram-victory, taking right out their two aggressive openers early on, he gave the key breakthrough in his second spell.
As Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Mohammad Mithun revived the innings, playing with utmost confidence, Mashrafe returned with fire to dismiss Joy for 31 and therefore brought a finish to the key 73-run partnership.
Khulna then ruined Chattogram’s hope of coming back to the meet strongly when Ariful Haque got rid of Mithun, who struck three fours and as many sixes found in team’s highest 53 off 35.
Shakib Al Hasan who felt the wrath of Mithun found in his first spell, in that case removed Mosaddek Hossain for 17. From that level, Chattogram wanted a miracle to earn the game but that didn’t happen.
Mashrafe came back found in his third spell to complete his five-for seeing as he eliminated Shamsur Rahman (18) and Mustafizur Rahman (0) in the space of 3 deliveries. For Shamsur’s wicket, credit should go to Anamul Haque Bijoy, who came as an alternative of concussed wicket-keeper Zakir Hasan, placed onto the catch with exceptional dive.
Brief Score:
Gemcon Khulna 210-7 found in 20 overs (Jahurul Islam 80, Mahmudullah 30, Shakib 28, Kayes 25; Mustafizur 2-31, Mosaddek 1-27, Sanjit 1-50)
Gazi Group Chattogram 163 all out on 19.4 (Mithun 53, Mahmudul Hasan Joy 31, Liton Das 24, Shamsur Rahman 18; Mashrafe Mortaza 5-35, Ariful 2-26, Hasan Mahmud 2-35)
Final result: Gemcon Khulna wins by 47 runs.
