Jan 14, (V7N) - RGR displayed nerves of steel as they edged past KT in a high-scoring thriller, defending 186 to claim an 8-run victory in a match that had everything.

RGR Innings: A Team Effort Leads the Way

RGR posted an imposing 186/9 in 20 overs, thanks to standout performances from opener M Naim (58 off 41, 7 fours, 2 sixes) and skipper M Hasan Miraz (39 off 24, 3 fours, 2 sixes). A Hossain's blistering 29 off 15 added the late flourish. Despite a collapse in the death overs, their total proved just enough.

KT's bowlers tried their best, with A Javed shining with 3/29, and M Hasan and M Saifuddin picking up two wickets apiece. However, their combined efforts couldn’t fully stifle the RGR batting charge.

KT's Chase: Shah’s Heroics Go in Vain

Chasing 187, KT got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. K Shah, however, lit up the match with a sensational unbeaten 73 off 35 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes), single-handedly keeping his team in the hunt. Partnering with I Ahmed, who contributed a solid 43 off 36, Shah almost pulled off the impossible.

The turning point came in the final over as H Mahmud and A Hider struck crucial blows, restricting KT to 178/9 in their 20 overs.

Bowling Heroes

For RGR, A Hider and H Mahmud stood tall, claiming two wickets each, while M Nawaz was economical with just 17 runs conceded in his 3 overs.

Key Moments

Naim and Miraz's partnership of 61 runs set a solid foundation for RGR.

K Shah's blitzkrieg gave KT hope, but the lack of support from the other end proved costly.

A dramatic final over saw KT lose two wickets, sealing the game for RGR.

RGR fans erupted in celebration as their bowlers held their nerve under immense pressure. A game to remember, and a fantastic advertisement for cricket!

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