Fortune Barishal all-rounder Kyle Mayers delivered a stunning inswinging delivery against the Chittagong Kings in the Qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League. Kyle Mayers sent Khawaja Nafay’s stumps flying with his perfect line and length, showcasing his exceptional bowling skills during the match.
Fortune Barishal, aiming to secure a spot in the grand finale, won the toss and chose to field first in the Qualifier 1. Kyle Mayers was given the new ball to take advantage of the conditions under floodlights. Mayers needed just a couple of deliveries to stun Khawaja Nafay and make an impact on the field.
Watch: Kyle Mayers Delivers Insane Inswinger to Clean Up Khawaja Nafay
Kyle Mayers conceded a boundary towards the third-man region on the first ball of the innings. Mayers dragged the length back from over the wicket on the very next delivery. The right-arm pacer bowled the delivery around the sixth-stump line, curving sharply into the right-handed batter, Khawaja Nafay.
Nafay, attempting to defend, was completely beaten and left a gap between bat and pad. The ball hit the middle and leg stumps, leaving Nafay standing in disbelief. It showed how effective and lethal Mayers’ delivery had been, proving why he is one of the most dangerous pacers in the T20 tournament.
FanCode took to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a clip of the wicket with the caption, “How much did that ball swing? 🤯 After getting hit for a boundary on the first ball, Mayers gets the last laugh with this absolute dream of a delivery! #BPLonFanCode”
You can watch the video of the dismissal below:
How much did that ball swing? 🤯
After getting hit for a boundary on the first ball, Mayers gets the last laugh with this absolute dream of a delivery! 🤌🏻#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/5I4im5FP2Y
— FanCode (@FanCode) February 3, 2025
Kyle Mayers Shines with 2 Wickets for 27 Runs in 4 Overs
Mayers dismissed Graham Clark early in his second over, reducing Chittagong to 14 for 2. His early strikes helped set the tone for the match. Chittagong struggled in the first powerplay, finishing 42/4 in six overs. However, Parvez Hossain Imon and Shamim Hossain Patwari worked hard to rebuild the innings.
Shamim scored a quick fifty off 29 balls, and Rishad Hossain ended the 77-run stand by dismissing Imon, who scored 36. Shamim was dismissed in the 18th over after scoring 79 off 47 balls. Mohammad Ali took 5 wickets for 24 runs, including a spectacular final over where he claimed 4 wickets for just 2 runs.
Fortune Barishal Secures Spot in BPL 2024-25 Final
Chasing 150 runs to secure victory, Fortune Barishal’s Tamim Iqbal played a steady role before falling for 29 off 26 balls. He was dismissed by Khaled Ahmed, leaving Barishal at 55/1 in 8.4 overs. The other opening batter, Towhid Hridoy, scored an unbeaten 82 runs off 56 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes.
Hridoy and Dawid Malan, who scored an unbeaten 34 runs off 22 balls, added a crucial 95-run partnership for the second wicket. Barishal secured the victory in 17.2 overs with 16 balls to spare. Barishal booked their place in the final, while Chittagong Kings will face Khulna Tigers in the second qualifier.
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