Bangla Tigers Mississauga defeated Surrey Jaguars by two wickets in a rain-curtailed Global T20 contest. Batting first, the Jaguars were restricted to 108 runs in 18 overs, courtesy of Curtis Campher’s (4/17) impressive bowling. In response, Shakib Al Hasan’s valuable 30-ball 36-run knock has helped Bangla Tigers secure victory with three balls to spare.
Match Summary
- Toss: Shakib Al Hasan (BTM) won the toss and opted to bowl.
- Surrey Jaguars Innings: 108/8 in 18 overs
- Shreyas Movva: 21 (25)
- Virandeep Singh: 17(21)
- Key Bowler: Curtis Campher (4/17) in 3 overs
- Bangla Tigers Mississauga Innings: 109/8 in 17.3 overs
- Shakib Al Hasan: 36 (30)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 19 (14)
- Key Bowler: Ben Lister (3/12)
Key Moments
Wiese Draws the First Blood
The Namibian player has been a consistent contributor for Bangla Tigers in Global T20. He started the proceedings with the new ball and provided an early breakthrough for his side. The right-arm pacer trapped Kyle Mayers for a mere four runs on the third ball of the match, drawing the first blood for his side. He finished his spell with the figures of 1/19.
Curtis Campher’s Havoc
The Irish pacer proved too hot to handle for the Jaguars’ batters, who lost wickets at regular intervals. Campher trapped Brandon McMullen, Stoinis, Mohammad Nabi, and Logan van Beek and put the Men in Yellow in deep waters. The 25-year-old pacer grabbed four wickets in three overs and conceded 17 runs. 
Ben Lister’s Impressive Bowling
The left-arm pacer operated with the new ball and provided an early breakthrough for his side. The Kiwi bowler trapped Khalid Shah, Muhammad Waseem, and Dillon Heyliger in his four-over spell, conceding just 12 runs, including a maiden over. His bowling brilliance helped his side put up a fight despite a paltry total.
Shakib Al Hasan’s Well-Composed Knock
Bangla Tigers looked sluggish during the chase and lost wickets regularly, but Shakib Al Hasan stepped up on the occasion and steadied the sinking ship. The Bangla Tigers skipper focused on strike rotation rather than going for big shots to keep the scoreboard moving. He contributed a valuable 36 runs off 30 balls, helping his side secure victory with three balls to spare.
Implications and Future Prospects
Surrey Jaguars’ batters choked again and paid the price for their lackluster performance, facing elimination from Global T20 2024. Their bowlers performed well throughout the tournament but lacked support from the batters, with key players showing inconsistency.
Conversely, the batting has been an area of concern for the Bangla Tigers as well. If it hadn’t been for Shakib Al Hasan, they would have faced a humiliating defeat in the chase of a modest total. With this win, Shakib Al Hasan’s side has secured a spot in the playoffs. They should now focus on improving their batting performance as they approach the business end of the Global T20 event.
Conclusion
Bangla Tigers are third on the points table with eight points from six games and a win in their final league stage game will confirm their spot in the top two. The Mississauga-based franchise will look to continue their momentum in the next game and finish in the top two.
Conversely, the Jaguars are out of the Global T20 2024 and will aim to win their final league game to finish their campaign on a high.
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