Ebadot spearheads Sylhet victory in tight contest

BSS, Dhaka:

Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain showed a glimpse of his form as he led Sylhet Division to a two-wicket victory over Barishal Division in a tight contest in NCL T20 tournament at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

The pacer claimed 3-34 as Sylhet held Barishal back to 141-8, a total that his side overhauled with two balls to spare, albeit a hiccup.

Fazle Mahmud was the top-scorer for Barishal with 60 off 44, hitting four fours and as many sixes. He and captain Salman Hossain Emon appeared to give the side a control in the game after they lost the two openers cheaply.

Rejaur Rahman broke through with the wicket of Salman who made 35, ending a 45-run run partnership after which Barishal’s batting lineup feel like a pack of cards.

Ebadot was the wrecker-in-chief, inflicting the collapse as Barishal lost five wickets for 58 runs.
Amite Hasan led Sylhet’s victory with the willow, making team-best 39. Asadullah Galib scored 24.

But Sylhet also experienced a middle order collapse before Rejaur Rahman Raja helped the side get over the line with seven ball-19 not out. Mehedi Hasan Rana grabbed 3-22 for Barishal to nearly seal the victory for them but in the end he ended up with a defeat.