DHAKA, Dec 19, 2024 (BSS)-Dhaka Metro finished the NCL T20 tournament group
phase as only unbeaten team after securing a 17-run victory over Chattogram
in the seventh and last match at Sylhet Academy Ground today.

Asked to bat first, Metro compiled 158-8, riding on half-centuries from
Shamsur Rahman Shuvo and Marshall Ayub. The duo shared 96 runs for the fourth
wicket to help the side recover from a shaky start that saw Metro plunging
into 37-3 in fourth over.

Marhsall Ayub hit 51 off 42 with five fours and one six before Fahad Hossain
broke through to break the partnership. But Shuvo helped the side propel past
150-run mark and was dismissed in the last over after striking 56 off 48 with
three fours and one six.

Ahmed Sharif claimed 3-39 while Fahad and Nayeem Hasan picked up two wickets
for Chattogram.

However, Chattogram were held back to 141-9 with only Sadikur Rahman and
captain Yasir Ali coming up with some resistance.

Yasir hammered 46 while Sadikur scored 44. Their failure to convert it big
knock, coupled with other batters wayward batting resulted in Chattogram's
defeat.

Despite the defeat Chattogram ensured playoffs, finishing fourth spot in the
point table.