Chattogram down Dhaka, Tamim half-century in vain

Chattogram Challengers open their account with a 30-run win over Minister Group Dhaka in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Tamim Iqbal’s second consecutive half-century, 45 ball-52, went in vain as Nasum’s three wickets were vital in Chattogram’s complete domination over Dhaka.

Nasum struck twice in his second over to take the scalp of Naim Sheikh and Dhaka captain Mahmudullah Riyad and then he threw Dhaka completely out of the game, by dismissing Andre Russell.

Dhaka eventually were bowled out for 131 in 19.5 overs after Chattogram put up a decent 161-8.

However, Tamim’s slow approach in the chase of a tall target was criticized despite scoring a fifty.

Earlier, Rubel Hossain was the most successful bowler for Dhaka with 3-26.

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