http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 Premier League: Duronto Rajshahi v Sylhet Royals – Match Update
Duronto Rajshahi 171 v Sylhet Royals 155 - Rajshahi won by 16 runs
In the ninth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, Duronto Rajshahi won their match against Sylhet Royals by 16 runs at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
After winning the toss, Rajshahi chose to bat first in a bid to post a daunting total against their opposition.
However, their openers failed to give their side a huge start as the partnership between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Junaid-Siddique-c1749 was broken with only 13 runs on the board, as Siddique fell after amassing a meagre innings of 11 runs.
The second wicket fell with only 25 runs on the board, when Rahman departed after scoring just five runs.
Number-three batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Marlon-Nathaniel-Samuels-c74804, then came out and batted exceptionally well in order to subdue the rampant Royals bowling attack, which was running wild before his arrival on the crease.
He was joined by skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mushfiqur-Rahim-c2045, as the two batsmen gave the spectators something to cheer for by hammering the bowlers all around the park without a hint of remorse.
It was evident that the batsmen were aiming to score as many runs possible to post a formidable total on the board.
Rahim then fell after playing a potent innings of 33 runs as at the time of his demise the side had posted 81 runs.
With 134 runs on the board, Rajshahi lost the services of Samuels, who found his way back to the pavilion after playing an innings of 72 runs.
Later, the side managed to post 171 runs on the board in 20 overs.
With a decent target to overcome, Sylhet Royals needed to retain wickets in order to successfully chase the required target.
Openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imrul-Kayes-c64265 gave their side a stand of 32 runs before Kayes was dismissed for 22 runs.
Meanwhile, Akmal, who scored 56 runs, looked in impeccable form as he faced the Rajshahi bowlers with superb technique.
However, the side failed to win the match as they could only amass 155 runs for the loss of four wickets at the end of their 20 overs.
MN Samuels, was named as the Player of the Match for his astounding performance.
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