Comilla Victorians have won the record fourth Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Sylhet Strikers by seven wickets in the ninth edition of the t20 tournament final at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
It is their second consecutive title as the franchise won it first in 2015 and then in 2019.
The chase was not an easy job for the defending champions. With 52 runs needed in the last four overs, things still remained uncertain for them.
But a late blitz by Johnson Charles helped confirm a seven-wicket victory over Sylhet Strikers.
Winning the toss, Comilla sent Sylhet to bat first.
Mushfiqur Rahim struck 48 ball-74 not out to help Sylhet Strikers compile a hefty 175-7 in the final.
Najmul Hossain Shanto continued his rich vein of form, playing a 45 ball-64 runs knock which gave Mushfiqur an ably support in the most crucial game of the tournament.
The duo shared a 79-run for the third wicket stand to set up a strong platform of big total after Sylhet were left to precarious 26-2.
Moeen Ali broke the partnership, rattling the stump of Shanto after he smashed nine fours and one six for his knock.
But Mushfiqur remained unfazed as he steered the side before blasting the bowlers in emphatic way in the last powerplay.
Thanks to his onslaught, Sylhet scored 50 runs in the last five overs to set up a good total. Mushfiqur struck five fours and three sixes in his knock.
Ryan Burl was the only other batter for Sylhet to reach double digit mark with 13.
Mustafizur Rahman was the most successful bowler for Comilla with 2 for 31 while Russell, Tanvir, Sunil Narine aand Moeen Ali took one wicket apiece.
In reply, Litton Das (55) gave the Victorians a sturdy platform for the chase before the Charles' show.
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