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Hassan Eisakhil's Century Steals the Show
18 Jan
Summary
- Hassan Eisakhil scored an unbeaten 107 off 72 balls.
- Noakhali Express posted 173/2 in their innings.
- A late surge saw 75 runs scored in the final five overs.
Hassan Eisakhil's dazzling century anchored Noakhali Express, propelling them to a strong total of 173/2. Initially, Rangpur Riders' bowlers stifled the Express, restricting them to just 33 runs in the Powerplay and picking up two early wickets. By the ninth over, Noakhali struggled at 39/2, with the run rate below 4.5.
The middle overs saw tight defensive bowling from Rangpur, with Khushdil Shah and Aliss Al Islam effectively containing the scoring. At the 15-over mark, Noakhali had reached 98/2, suggesting a chaseable total for the Riders. However, the match's dynamics shifted dramatically in the final quarter.
The last five overs witnessed a complete turnaround, as Noakhali Express plundered 75 runs. Hassan Eisakhil led the charge, completing his century with a flourish. The final over, in particular, proved catastrophic for Rangpur, conceding 28 runs and sealing a powerful finish for the Express.
