Mustafizur Rahman Shares Trophy Celebration After Dhumketu XI's T20 Cup Victory
Bangladesh all-rounder Mustafizur Rahman took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate a significant triumph, posting a picture with the winner's trophy after Dhumketu XI clinched the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup title. The victory was secured at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, where Dhumketu XI edged past Durbar XI in a tense and high-scoring final.
"Alhamdulillah," Mustafizur wrote in his celebratory post, expressing gratitude for the win. This comes shortly after he was released from Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, adding a personal milestone to his cricketing journey.
Dhumketu XI's Commanding Batting Performance
Asked to bat first, Dhumketu XI were powered by a commanding opening partnership between Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan. Saif set the tempo with a fluent 79 off just 44 balls, striking seven sixes as the pair put Durbar's bowlers under sustained pressure. Their 149-run stand inside 13.1 overs laid a solid foundation for a big total.
Following Saif's dismissal to Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid assumed the anchor's role with remarkable composure. He remained unbeaten on 88 from 54 deliveries, peppering the boundary eight times and clearing it on four occasions. Late cameos from Litton Das, who smashed 15 off seven balls, and Towhid Hridoy, who added an unbeaten 13, lifted Dhumketu XI to an imposing total of 208/3 in their 20 overs.
Durbar XI's Valiant Chase Falls Short
In reply, Durbar XI began aggressively, with Habibur Rahman Sohan blasting 67 from just 27 balls. His assault threatened to swing the contest in their favor, but Mustafizur's timely breakthrough brought Dhumketu back into the game. Durbar continued to fight through Nurul Hasan's steady 54 and Afif Hossain's unbeaten 60, keeping the chase alive until the final overs.
The chase went down to the wire, but Mustafizur kept his composure in the closing stages, returning figures of 2 for 33. With Rishad Hossain also striking at a crucial moment, Durbar XI were restricted to 201/5, falling short by a narrow seven-run margin.
Tanzid Hasan Named Player of the Match
Tanzid Hasan's unbeaten knock of 88 ultimately proved decisive, earning him the Player of the Match award. His innings, combined with Saif Hassan's explosive start and Mustafizur's crucial bowling, ensured Dhumketu XI held their nerve to clinch a memorable title win.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Dhumketu XI in the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, showcasing the team's depth and resilience in a competitive tournament setting.
