Syhlet Jan 11, (V7N) - Sylhet Strikers' victory was powered by Zakir Hasan's scintillating 58 off just 27 balls, featuring eight boundaries and two towering sixes. His aggressive approach countered Dhaka's strong total, keeping Sylhet's chase on track despite regular fall of wickets.

Skipper Ariful Haque played the perfect finisher, holding his nerve under pressure to score an unbeaten 28 off 15 deliveries. His knock ensured Sylhet achieved their first win of the season after losing their previous three matches.

Dhaka's Painful Campaign Continues

For Dhaka Capitals, Liton Das’s return to form was a silver lining. His 73 off 43 balls, laced with 10 fours and a six, was his best performance this BPL season. Munim Shahriar's 52 further solidified their innings, and the contributions from Sabbir Rahman (23 off 10) and Thisara Perera (18 off 9) pushed the total past 190.

However, their bowling unit couldn’t contain Sylhet's batters, marking Dhaka's sixth consecutive loss and leaving them at the bottom of the table.

Cornwall’s All-Round Impact

Rahkeem Cornwall emerged as Sylhet’s bowling star, taking 3-27, including the crucial scalps of Liton Das and Munim Shahriar. His bowling effort was key in restricting Dhaka to a manageable total.

The victory keeps Sylhet’s hopes alive in the tournament as they prepare to face tougher challenges ahead. Dhaka Capitals, on the other hand, need a miraculous turnaround to salvage their campaign.

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