Dhaka Capitals asserted their supremacy in the Bangladesh Premier League with a resounding 7-wicket thrashing of Noakhali Express, who slumped to their fifth loss in a row. The mismatch at Dhaka’s home ground exposed Noakhali’s frailties across departments.
Batting first after winning the toss, Noakhali Express lost momentum post-powerplay. Despite Mushfiqur Rahim’s anchoring 52, the innings crumbled under pressure from Dhaka’s spin duo. Tanvir Islam (3/22) and Soumya Sarkar (2/18) orchestrated a middle-order meltdown, bundling Express out for 142.
Dropping catches and misfields compounded Noakhali’s woes, gifting Dhaka easy runs. The target of 143 seemed gettable, but Capitals turned it into a procession. Openers Tanzid Hasan (45 off 22) and Parvez Hossain Emon (38) bludgeoned the bowling, racing to 78 without loss.
Noakhali’s bowlers, including their pace battery, leaked boundaries at will. A minor stutter at 102/3 was brushed aside by Thisara Perera’s unbeaten 32, finishing the job in 15.3 overs. The emphatic chase delighted home fans and boosted Dhaka’s net run rate significantly.
Post-match analysis reveals Noakhali’s over-reliance on Rahim and lack of finishing power. Dhaka coach praised the bowlers’ control in the middle overs. As the league progresses, Capitals solidify their playoff credentials, while Express faces an uphill battle to salvage pride and points.
Upcoming fixtures will test both sides’ resolve, but momentum clearly favors the victors in this BPL saga.