Twitter Reactions: Sylhet Sixers decimate Khulna Titans; crawl to fifth in points table

Khulna were bowled out for 137 in 18.1 overs.

Published - 26 Jan 2019, 17:54 IST | Updated - 26 Jan 2019, 17:54 IST

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After their victory against Rajshahi Kings by 76 runs, Sylhet Sixers have now managed to roll over the Mahmudullah-led Khulna Titans at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium by 58 runs. Most importantly, with back-to-back victories, the Sixers also kept their hopes alive of qualifying for the playoffs in this edition’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and move to the fifth spot, above Rajshahi Kings.

Sylhet storm to a daunting score

The Sixers won the toss and didn’t have much hesitation to bat first. Liton Das and Afif Hossain got their team off to a blistering start with a stand of 71 runs from 47 balls. Left-arm spinner separated them by getting rid of Das, who scored 34 from 22 balls. Hossain, who was sent to open for the first time in this BPL, turned out up with an impressive 49 from 37 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes.

Roy hit on straight down the throat of Junaid Khan at long on off Taijul Islam. Junaid was a tad expensive, having conceded 48 runs, but he accounted for the prized wicket of Nicholas Pooran. Nevertheless, Sabbir Rahman and Mohammad Nawaz put on 89 for the fifth wicket. While Sabbir remained not out on 44 from 29 balls, Nawaz went on to notch 39 with three fours and two sixes.

The Titans crumble

Brendan Taylor and Junaid Siddique started the Titans’ run-chase in an attacking manner, but Taskin Ahmed struck first blood in the third over with the wicket of Siddique. Al Amin perished after promising with a couple of sixes to score 16. Alok Kapali picked up the third wicket in the form of Nazmul Hossain Shanto. Fast bowler Ebadat Hossain delivered the body blow with skipper Mahmudullah’s wicket in the 13th over.

Jason Roy took a stunning catch in the deep to dismiss Taylor, who racked up 34 from 23 balls. Ariful Haque tried his heart out with a 21-ball 24, however, the Sixers didn’t allow the Titans to get a foothold back into the match. In the end, Khulna were bowled out for 137 in 18.1 overs. Left-arm spinner Nabil Samad was the Sixers’ most successful bowler with three crucial wickets.

Here is how Twitter reacted

BPL just getting more exciting. Sylhet in the competition too now#BPL2019
— JITBE DHAKA DEKHBE DESH (@Nafiu_Shakibian) January 26, 2019

Another game – another good performance from Mohammad Nawaz in Bangladesh Premier League, scored an unbeaten 39 runs from just 21 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes plus a wicket with the ball. #BPL2019 @mnawaz94
— Fazal Aslam (@Faxal_Aslam) January 26, 2019

PCB once again neglected @JunaidkhanREAL for T20I series against South Africa,
Junaid's Stats in #BPL2019:
Matches: 6
Wickets: 11
Average: 17.72
Strike rate: 13#PAKvSA #Cricket #KhelShel #Pakistan #SouthAfrica #BPL #JunaidKhan #PCB pic.twitter.com/j9fZmGfDru
— Khel Shel (@khelshel) January 26, 2019

Catch of the BPL 2019 😍 #BPL2019 pic.twitter.com/brKoOCXQfy
— N. (@_NiazA) January 26, 2019

Junaid Siddiqui has no score of single digit in the 10 matches he has played in this BPL. But at the same time he’ll also be disappointed that he couldn’t capitalise on his starts in most occasions.
Still he’s the 2nd highest run scorer (Locals) in this BPL#KTvSS #BPL2019
— JITBE DHAKA DEKHBE DESH (@Nafiu_Shakibian) January 26, 2019

LOL this #BPL2019 is incredible.
88 runs of the last six overs.
And that too after a mini collapse.
— Akki (@CrickPotato1) January 26, 2019

Congratulations to, @SylhetSixers won by 58 runs against @khulnatitans #SSvKT.#BPL #BPLseason6.🏏👊💪🏆✌❤👍 pic.twitter.com/xiqjYg6tt8
— Md Tofaail.🇧🇩 (@tofaail) January 26, 2019

Much needed win for @SylhetSixers. Combine batting & bowling efforts. Fielding was outstanding today. Getting momentum at the right time. They are still in it. @JasonRoy20 @OfficialSabbir1 @Litton_official @Taskin_Official @mnawaz94 @nicholas_47 @waqyounis99 @Official_BPLT20
— Fahad Km Zaman (@KZF44) January 26, 2019

" Alok Kapali " you beauty. @SylhetSixers need to make him captain first of the season.Not only he had good overseas players now but also he had good experience where,which bowlers need to use. @Official_BPLT20. Thank you Alok Kapali .
— Anuj_Deb_Nath (official) (@anuj_deb) January 26, 2019

Ridiculous from Brendan Taylor. Was he sleeping? The impact was easily outside leg. Can't he even ask a Junior guy to go for review?
— Kapil Baldawa (@KapilBaldawa) January 26, 2019

Weakest Top order player against spin ever – JasonRoy
— Prince fan (@Ravianenenu) January 26, 2019

Junaid Khan in the BPL:
1/24, 3/26, 4/32, 1/37, 1/28, 1/48
6 matches
11 wickets
Average of 17.72
Strike rate of 13
Still ignored for the Pakistan T20I squad against South Africa#SAvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 26, 2019