BPL 2022 | Faf du Plessis leads Comilla Victorians to a hat-trick of wins

South African stalwart and a renowned journeyman across T20 leagues in the world, Faf du Plessis was at his best as he led Comilla Victorians to their third win in a row in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League 2022. The South African hit a 55 ball 83 to help his side post an above-par total of 183 against home sid Chattogram Challengers. 

Faf’s efforts were aided by fellow batters Cameron Delport and Liton Das who also scored precious 51 and 47 respectively. 

Defending that total, the Victorians bowlers were up to the mark, especially Nahidul Islam who picked up three key wickets of Kennar Lewis, Sabbir Rehman and former skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Other bowlers including Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam and MD Shohidul Islam also picked two wickets each to make sure that no breathing space was given to the Challengers’ batters as the entire team was bowled out for 131 in only the 18th over. 

Chattogram’s English import Will Jacks top-scored with 69 off 42 balls while other batters were not even able to get into double digits. Apart from Jacks and Mehidy (10), bowler Mrittunjoy Chowdhury was the only player to get into a double-digit score with the bat. He scored 13 off 12 balls. 

Victorians, who have played only three games in the tournament so far, have won all of them and are currently sitting at the top of the table with six points. Challengers, who have played six games, the most by any team so far, also have six points are placed at the second position.