SYLHET, Australia: A clinical bowling performance spearheaded by Pakistan all-rounder Aamir Jamal guided the Chattogram Royals to a crucial 14-run victory over the Sylhet Titans in a high-scoring Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) encounter at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The win catapulted the Royals to the top of the tournament standings.
Faced with defending a formidable total, Jamal delivered a match-defining spell, claiming 4 wickets for 34 runs in his four overs to dismantle the Titans’ chase and secure two vital points for his side.
Royals post commanding total
Sent into bat first, the Royals’ innings was built on a powerful top-order foundation.
In-form opener Adam Rossington set the tone with a composed 49 off 38 balls, providing stability at one end.
His efforts were spectacularly accelerated by Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who blazed his way to 44 off just 21 deliveries, injecting serious momentum into the innings.
Captain Mahedi Hasan provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 13-ball 33, propelling the Royals to an imposing 198/5 in their 20 overs.
For the Titans, Ruyel Miah was the most successful bowler, taking 3/41 in his quota.
Jamal halts Titans’ chase
In response, the Sylhet Titans began their chase of 199 with intent but lost wickets at regular intervals, unable to forge a substantial partnership.
Afif Hossain offered the most significant resistance with a fighting 46 off 33 balls, but his dismissal left the lower order with too much to do.
Despite late hitting from No. 10 Khaled Ahmed (25), Jamal’s penetrative spell, which included key middle-order breakthroughs, kept the Royals firmly in control.
Support came from spinners Tanvir Islam and Shoriful Islam, who picked up two wickets each, as the Titans were bowled out for 184 in the final over.
Royals claim top spot
The victory had significant implications for the league table.
The Chattogram Royals, now tied on eight points with the Rangpur Riders, surged to first place due to a superior Net Run Rate (NRR).
The Sylhet Titans remain in third position with six points from their seven matches.
The performance of Aamir Jamal, showcasing his value as a wicket-taking option in the middle and death overs, was the decisive factor in a tightly contested match, underscoring his growing reputation as an impactful T20 cricketer.
