Nasir Hossain turned a routine chase into a statement on Wednesday. Dhaka Capitals barely broke sweat as they brushed aside Noakhali Express by seven wickets with 35 balls still unused.
The match tilted firmly in the first innings. Noakhali lost early wickets and never recovered, crawling to 133 for six on a pitch that demanded clarity and courage.
Mohammad Nabi and Haider Ali tried to steady the ship. Haider’s 47 and Nabi’s unbeaten 42 gave the score some respectability, but the innings never found a higher gear.
Dhaka’s bowlers squeezed hard and offered no escape. Imad Wasim dictated the tempo, giving away just 16 runs in four overs, while five others chipped in with a wicket each to keep Noakhali boxed in.
The chase began with a wobble as Dhaka lost two early wickets. That only invited Nasir to the middle, and he decided to end the contest early.
Nasir attacked from ball one and refused to negotiate. He punched gaps, cleared the ropes, and raced to the fastest fifty of the tournament in just 21 balls.
This was not reckless hitting. Nasir read the field, waited for width, and punished anything straight, turning a modest target into target practice.
Imad Wasim played the perfect supporting role. He struck a calm unbeaten 29 and made sure the chase never drifted while Nasir chased something bigger.
Nasir finished unbeaten on 90 from 50 balls, with 14 fours and two sixes. Dhaka wrapped up the win in 14.1 overs and logged their second victory of the season.
For Noakhali, the numbers look grim. Five matches, five defeats, and another performance that raised more questions than answers.
