DHAKA, Jan 30, 2023 (BSS)-Afghanistan recruit Azmatullah Omarzai came up with 
yet another stellar all-round performance to help Rangpur Riders clinch an 
eight-run victory over Comilla Victorians at Sylhet International Cricket 
Stadium today.

Omarzai hit 20 ball-36 not out and then took 2-31 to script the victory, 
following his 15 ball-32 and 2-14 against Durdanto Dhaka, which also the 
Rangpur won by 79 runs. 

His consecutive two all-rounder performance took Rangpur to the third place 
in the point table, behind Khulna Tigers and Chattogram Challengers.

Electing to bat first, Rangpur compiled 165-5 before restricting defending 
champions Comilla to 157-6.

Pakistan recruit Babar Azam, top-scored with 37 after opening the innings. 
But Babar who struck four fours and one six, played 36 balls, which 
effectively slowed down the scoreboard. 

Omarzai however amended by giving rapid finish, which was instrumental in 
helping the side propel past 150. He struck three fours and two sixes in his 
knock. 

Fazle Mahmud was the other notable contributor with 30 off 21. 

Raymon Reifer grabbed 2-20 for Comilla.

Omarzai then gave Comilla Victorians captain Liton Das a third ball-duck 
before Mohammad Rizwan and Mahidul Islam Ankan shared 60-run for the second 
wicket to steady the innings. 

While they stabilized the innings, they also put the side in danger by 
playing 59 balls for this partnership. Pakistan recruit Rizwan played 21 
balls for his 17, an innings that indeed made sure that Comilla would feel 
the pressure of asking run rate.

Ankan however played 55 ball-63 with four fours and three sixes but he too 
failed to go after the bowlers when it mattered most.

Towhid Hridoy later tried to cover up with 28 ball-39 but that was too late 
as Comilla needed 29 runs from the last over. Hriody was run out in the first 
ball of the last over and then bowler Shakib Al Hasan had Pakistan recruit 
Amer Jamal caught by Babar in the second ball to effectively ruin Comilla's 
hopes. 

Jaker Ali Anik blasted Shakib for 18 runs from of the rest of the four balls, 
which didn't help Comilla's cause.