Tamim Iqbal Shot- (Source:@ScreenGrab))
On Friday, February 7, Fortune Barishal and Chittagong Kings locked horns against each other in the final of Bangladesh Premier League. The defending Champions win the toss and Tamim Iqbal-led side opted to field first. The Kings, batting first, put a brilliant score on the board courtesy of khawaja Nafay and Emon.
Notably, the Kings set a target of 195 runs for the Fortune Barishal to chase. In reply, Tamim Iqbal delivered with the bat on the most important day as he went all guns blazing and lit up the Sher-E-Bangla stadium with his batting.
Notably, Iqbal, slammed a quickfire fifty that featured nine fours and a solitary six. He further took on Shoriful Islam when he slammed the Bangladeshi bowler for three straight fours. On the 3rd, fourth, and fifth ball of the 3rd over. Tamim slammed Islam for a hat-trick of fours. Watch the incident here.
Shoriful Islam Takes His Revenge
Eventually, Iqbal, who is featuring in his farewell match, returned to the pavilion with 54 (29), which featured nine fours and a six. Further, the BCB has arranged a special farewell for Tamim.
Notably, ahead of the release of Bangladesh's Champions Trophy squad, Iqbal had announced his retirement from all formats of the game. Talking about the ongoing BPL final, Barishal are 130/4 and require 65 to win 50 balls with six wickets in hand.