Bangladesh secured a resounding 112-run victory over Northern Territory (NT) Strike in their 50-over encounter. They beat St Strike by 112 runs.
Bangladesh, led by solid innings from Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan Tamim, set a challenging target of 251 runs. Emon's 47 off 64 balls and Tamim's 53 off 64 anchored the innings, despite middle-order stumbles. Contributions from Abu Hider Rony, who scored 38, and Md Shamim Hossain's 20 further propel Bangladesh's total to 250 all out in 50 overs.
Hamish Martin took four wickets for NT Strike. Despite the defeat of his team, Martin won the player of the match award.
NT Strike's pursuit faltered as they were bowled out for 138 in just 42 overs. Jacob Dickman's patient 51 off 87 balls was the only notable resistance, while lower-order batsmen struggled against disciplined Bangladeshi bowling.
Key wickets fell to Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby and Abu Hider Rony, who both took 2 wickets each. Rabby's spell of 7 overs, 1 maiden, 28 runs, and 2 wickets was particularly crucial. Rakibul Hasan also shone with 2 wickets for 27 runs in his 10-over stint. Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Rabby and Rakibul, dismantled NT Strike's lineup with precision. Mukidul Islam Mugdho's effective spell of 2 for 22 in 5 overs complemented the team's strong performance. —UNB
