Opener Anamul Haque Bijoy struck a scintillating ton as Khulna Division secured its second victory in the NCL T20 with a 21-run victory over Dhaka Division on Tuesday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Bijoy who is still trying to enter into the national team hammered 67 ball-101 not out, clattering 10 fours and five sixes to steer Khulna to 180-3 after they were asked to bat first.
He indeed single-handedly guided the side through the torrid period when Khulna's top order found them in wanting. Imrul Kayes made 14, Under-19 captain Azizul Hakim Tamim scored 18 while Mohammad Mithun got a second-ball-duck, epitomizing Khulna top order's struggle.
But Bijoy kept the runs flowing amid their failure until he got the support from Captain Nurul Hasan Sohan.
Sohan made an unbeaten 34 off 23 as the duo shared 89 runs for the unbeaten fourth wicket stand to help the side put up respectable total.
Left-arm spinner Jayedullah snapped up 3-13 to wreck havoc on Dhaka as they were restricted to 159-4. Due to Jayedullah's superb bowling Dhaka were made four down for 72 in 13th overs.
Taibur Rahman and Mahidul Islam Ankon then shared 87 runs for the undefeated fifth wicket and that was not enough to seal the deal. —BSS
