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SYLHET: An all-round effort led by Imad Wasim and Abdullah Al Mamun guided Dhaka Capitals to a comfortable victory over Rajshahi Warriors in their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) clash at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Opting to field first, Dhaka Capitals struck immediately as Imad delivered a perfect start, dismissing Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan with the very first ball of the innings.
Rajshahi skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, fresh off an unbeaten century in the previous match, tried to steady the innings and emerged as the top-scorer with 37 off 28 balls, laced with two fours and as many sixes.
However, Rajshahi failed to build momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals against a disciplined bowling display.
Mushfiqur Rahim chipped in with 24 off 23 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz provided some late resistance with an unbeaten 26 off 26 deliveries.
Rajshahi Warriors were eventually restricted to 132 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Imad Wasim was the standout with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 for 16.
Nasir Hossain picked up two wickets, while Salman Mirza, Ziaur Rahman and Mohammad Saifuddin claimed one apiece to keep Rajshahi in check.
In reply, Dhaka Capitals suffered an early setback as opener Saif Hassan was dismissed for one in the second over.
Abdullah Al Mamun then took charge of the chase, anchoring the innings with a composed 45 off 39 balls, including five boundaries and a six, to put his side firmly in control.
After Mamun’s dismissal, Sabbir Rahman played a brisk cameo of 21 off just 10 deliveries, sealing the chase in style with a towering six, as Dhaka Capitals crossed the target with ease.
For Rajshahi Warriors, Mohammad Nawaz was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Sandeep Lamichhane picked up one each.
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