Khawaja Nafay Stars in Chittagong Kings' Thrilling Win
Nafay's match-winning innings and the 113-run partnership with Talat were the key factors in Chittagong Kings' thrilling win, which saw them overcome a slow start to chase down the target of 164 runs. Al Islam's cameo and Musfik Hasan's bowling also played important roles in the team's victory.
Chittagong Kings qualified for the Bangladesh Premier League final after a nail-biting two-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in the Qualifier 2, thanks to a match-winning 57 off 46 deliveries by Pakistan batter Khawaja Nafay.
The match saw Chittagong Kings chasing 164 runs, but they were off to a poor start, losing four wickets for 42 runs in nine overs. However, Nafay's partnership with Hussain Talat, who scored 40 off 25 deliveries, helped them take the game to a thrilling finish. The duo added 113 runs, with Nafay striking three sixes and four fours to secure a thrilling win for Chittagong Kings.
Khulna Tigers, led by Hetmyer, had a slow start, scoring 92/4 in 16 overs, but Mahidul Islam and Hetmyer took charge, scoring 43 runs off 13 balls before Hetmyer was dismissed. Khulna eventually reached 163/6 in 20 overs. Chittagong Kings' Musfik Hasan took 2 wickets for 17 runs, while Aliss Al Islam's 4-ball 30 played a crucial role in the win.
The win marks a significant milestone for Chittagong Kings, who will now face the winner of the other qualifier in the BPL final. Nafay and Talat's partnership was the turning point in the game, and their efforts were complemented by Al Islam's aggressive batting, which sealed the win with a last-ball four.
