Jishan hits half-century: BD HP clinch T20 series

2 wickets for 19 runs. Syed Aziz and Ahmad Akil of Malaysia Cricket team put on a 50-run partnership for the third wicket.

That was all Malaysia’s ‘achievement’ in the entire match. Although Bangladesh High Performance Team (HP) could not bowl them out.

However, Malaysia could score 105 runs for the loss of 4 wickets even after playing the full 20 overs. Bangladesh HP crossed that run for the loss of 3 wickets in 7.4 overs with a blistering fifty from Jishan Alam.

Bangladesh HP registered a massive seven-wicket win over Malaysia Cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in the capital’s Mirpur on Monday.

By virtue of yesterday’s victory, Bangladesh HP won the two-match T20 series 2-0.

Malaysia Cricket team , which won the toss at the SBNCS in Mirpur and opted to bat yesterday, lost their first wicket in the third over. Saif Ullah was bowled by Mohammad Rubel for 5 balls without a run.

Left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan dismissed Aslam Khan, who made 18 runs off 20 balls, one over later.

Opener Jishan remained unbeaten with 57 runs off 21 balls including 2 fours and 7 sixes. Jishan Alam was adjudged the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance. Opener Zawad Abrar notched up 23 using just eight deliveries.

After losing the two openers, Syed Aziz and Ahmad Akil put on a 58-run partnership. Both were caught by Abu Haider. Aziz scored 40 off 52 balls and Akil scored 30 off 33 balls.

Malaysia could not put up any fight with little capital. Another opener Zawad Abrar was dismissed for 23 runs off 8 balls.