In a spectacular display of spin dominance, left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam orchestrated a career-best performance, claiming 4-13 to guide Comilla Victorians to a resounding seven-wicket victory over Chattogram Challengers at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Chattogram found themselves entangled in Tanvir's spin-web, ultimately succumbing to the lowest total of the season, a mere 72 runs. The Chattogram batting lineup struggled against the relentless spin attack, with only two batters reaching double digits. Tom Bruce top-scored with 27 off 20 balls, hitting the boundary ropes four times, while Najibullah Zadran contributed 11. Unfortunately, four batters were dismissed for a duck, compounding Chattogram's woes after being put into bat.
Offspinner Aliss Al Islam was crucial to Tanvir, securing 2-14 and adding to Chattogram's batting misery.
Chasing the modest target, Comilla faced a hiccup as skipper Liton Das (2) continued his poor form, and the in-form Mahidul Islam Ankan departed for just 5, leaving Comilla at 25-2. However, Towhid Hridoy turned the tide with a blistering 13-ball 31, featuring five fours and one six before falling victim to Ziaur Rahman. Hridoy's aggressive innings propelled Comilla to chase the target in less than ten overs, substantially boosting their net run rate. Opener Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 16.
The comprehensive victory propelled the defending champions to the third spot with six points from five matches, edging past Rangpur Riders, who also have six points in the same number of games. Meanwhile, the Khulna Tigers continue leading the table with eight points after winning all four matches. Chattogram Challengers, despite the defeat, maintain their second spot with eight points from six games.
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