Shadman Islam scored a century off 54 balls on Saturday to lead Dhaka Metro to a 96-run victory over Barishal in the National Cricket League T20 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Shadman and Mahfijul Islam established a record 177-run opening partnership as Dhaka Metro posted 197 for 6 after losing the toss, and Mahfijul contributed 79 off 49 deliveries before Iftikhar Hossain dismissed him. Shadman finished with 101 from 61 balls, striking 11 fours and four sixes before Shek Antor caught him.
Barishal managed only 101 all out in 17.5 overs as Azmir Ahmed's 26 off 24 provided the lone resistance. Maruf Mridha claimed 3 for 15, while Abu Hider and Rakibul Hasan took two wickets each. The victory moved Dhaka Metro to third place with seven points, while Barishal remained at the bottom with one point from six matches.
Barishal managed only 101 all out in 17.5 overs as Azmir Ahmed's 26 off 24 provided the lone resistance. Maruf Mridha claimed 3 for 15, while Abu Hider and Rakibul Hasan took two wickets each. The victory moved Dhaka Metro to third place with seven points, while Barishal remained at the bottom with one point from six matches.
