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Royals Rout Titans in Dominant BPL Victory
5 Jan
Summary
- Chattogram Royals secured a nine-wicket win over Sylhet Titans.
- Openers Naim Sheikh and Adam Rossington scored half-centuries.
- Royals now lead the BPL point table with six points.
In a dominant display at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Chattogram Royals secured a resounding nine-wicket victory against the Sylhet Titans. The Royals' bowlers set the tone, restricting the Titans to a mere 126-7 after they were put in to bat. This modest total proved insufficient as the Royals' opening pair, Naim Sheikh and Adam Rossington, forged an impressive 115-run partnership. Their aggressive batting display made the chase a comfortable one, ultimately leading Chattogram to victory with 24 balls to spare.
Naim Sheikh contributed a swift 52 off 37 balls, featuring four fours and three sixes, before his dismissal. Adam Rossington remained unbeaten on 53, smashing 73 off 73 balls with eight fours and two sixes, ensuring his team crossed the finish line. The Sylhet batting lineup struggled under the pressure applied by Chattogram's disciplined bowling. Despite a late effort from Azmatullah Omarzai, who scored 41 off 44 balls, the Titans failed to post a challenging score.
This commanding win propelled the Chattogram Royals to the summit of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) standings. They now hold six points from four matches, outranking the Rajshahi Warriors on net-run-rate. The performance signals a strong campaign for the Royals as the tournament progresses.
