DHAKA, Dec 12, 2024 (BSS)—Pacer Shohidul Islam claimed 4-23 as Dhaka Metro secured its second straight victory, edging Rajshahi past by eight runs in the NCL T20 tournament at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

After being asked to bat first, Metro were bowled out for 162 in 19.5 overs with captain Naim Sheikh hammering 23 ball-43 with six fours and two sixes. Gazi Tahjbul Islam scored 18 ball-31.

Shohidul then ripped through Rajshahi batting line up with 4-21 despite a valiant resistance of Farhad Reza. The veteran Reza blasted 35 ball-60 with seven fours and three sixes but got little support from other end.

Rajshahi eventually were wrapped up for 154 in 20 overs to concede their second straight defeat.