Sylhet Titans pulled off a breath-holding victory in front of their home crowd at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, edging past Noakhali Express by just one wicket in the fourth match of the Bangladesh Premier League. With this dramatic win, the hosts have secured two valuable points early in the tournament.
Noakhali Set a Fighting Total
Winning the toss, Sylhet opted to field first. Noakhali Express made 143 for 7 in their 20 overs. Mahidul Islam Ankon anchored the innings with a composed 61 off 48 balls, striking six fours and two sixes. For Sylhet, Khaled Ahmed and Saim Ayub bowled with good control, keeping the scoring in check.
Imon’s Fifty and a Sudden Collapse
Chasing 144, Sylhet looked under pressure early, losing three wickets for just 39 runs inside the powerplay. Opener Zakir Hasan departed for 13. From there, Parvez Hossain Emon steadied the innings brilliantly, crafting a crucial 60 off 41 balls and keeping Sylhet’s hopes alive.
Drama to the Very Last Wicket
Once Emon fell, Sylhet’s middle order crumbled like a house of cards, dragging the game into a tense final over. With only one wicket left and runs still needed, nerves surged around the stadium. But Sylhet held on, reaching 144 for 9 to clinch a nail-biting victory and send the home supporters into wild celebration.
For Noakhali Express, it was a heartbreaking finish to a match that seemed within reach—only to slip away right at the end.