The Bangladesh Premier League witnessed another lopsided encounter as Dhaka Capitals steamrolled Noakhali Express by 7 wickets, extending the latter’s nightmare run to five defeats on the trot. This comprehensive win highlights the growing chasm between the league’s top contenders and bottom-dwellers.
Opting to bat, Noakhali Express hoped their top order would fire. An early 40-plus opening stand offered hope, but Dhaka Capitals’ bowlers, led by the wily Tanvir Islam, dismantled the innings. Islam’s 3/22 included the vital scalp of Mushfiqur Rahim, who top-scored with 52 but couldn’t accelerate.
The middle order imploded spectacularly, losing 7 wickets for just 65 runs. Noakhali managed 142 all out, a total Dhaka Capitals viewed as a cakewalk. Express captain admitted post-match that fielding lapses and poor shot selection cost them dearly.
In reply, Dhaka’s chase was clinical. Tanzid Hasan’s fireworks – 45 off 22 – laid the foundation, while Parvez Hossain Emon’s 38 provided stability. A brief wobble saw them at 102/3, but Thisara Perera’s late onslaught (32*) guided them home with 27 balls remaining.
Player of the Match Tanvir Islam credited team strategy, saying, ‘We stuck to our plans and executed well.’ For Noakhali, this loss intensifies pressure on the management. With playoffs looming, they must address batting inconsistencies and bowling leaks urgently.
Dhaka Capitals now eye a top-two finish, bolstered by this morale-boosting win. The BPL narrative shifts focus to how Noakhali rebounds – or if they can at all – in the coming matches.
