BPL 2022: Minister Group Dhaka ride on all-round show to thump Comilla Victorians

Minister Group Dhaka registered a thumping win by 50 runs against Comilla Victorians in the BPL 2022 fixture in Chattogram on Tuesday. 

Chasing a big total of 182 in 20 runs, the Victorians were bundled out for 131 in less than 18 overs. 

The Comilla side had a disappointing start to the chase after they were reduced to 12/2 before Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Imrul Kayes stitched a stand of 70 runs for the third wicket. 

But Kayes' wicket broke the shackles and the side once again lost wickets at regular intervals and were left tottering at 116/8 before getting eventually bowled out. 

Andre Russell scalped three wickets for 17 runs in 2.3 overs while Qais Ahmad and Ebadot Hossain bagged a couple each. Apart from this, Rubel Hossain returned with impressive figures of 1/5 in two overs. Mahmudul Hasan Joy top-scored with a 30-ball 46 for his team. 

Earlier, in the day, Dhaka rode on an emphatic knock from Mahmudullah who chipped in with an unbeaten 70 off 41 to post 181/6 in 20 overs. Apart from him, Tamim Iqbal also made a valuable contribution with 46 off 35. Mustafizur picked up a wicket for 26 runs in 4 overs. 

"I always play for the team. The way the boys turned out today, it was a much-needed win. Tamim's knock set us up for a big total. Tamim and Shahzad have been batting well in the last few games. That has helped us get those strong finishes. It was a beautiful wicket and hopefully the hunger to win continues," Mahmuddullah said after the match.