Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals Highlights, 9th Match | Jan 01: Azmatullah Omarzai, all-rounders Shine defeat DKA by 6 runs

SYT vs DKA 9th BPL Match Highlights saw Sylhet Titans post 173/5 in their full 20 overs at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium before defending it to restrict Dhaka Capitals to 167/8. Azmatullah Omarzai starred with an unbeaten 50 off 24 balls and crucial bowling figures of 3/40, guiding Sylhet to a narrow six-run victory. The win strengthens Sylhet’s position in the points table while Dhaka remains fifth.

 

Dhaka Capitals won the toss and opted to field, putting Sylhet Titans into bat on a pitch that allowed for brisk scoring. Sylhet’s innings began with early resistance from Saim Ayub and Parvez Hossain Emon, who steadied the innings after losing two early wickets in the powerplay. The pair added 50 runs in 8.4 overs before Parvez fell to a DRS-challenged review, leaving the middle order to rebuild. Azmatullah Omarzai then accelerated the scoring, finishing unbeaten with five boundaries and three sixes, supported by quick runs from Ethan Brookes late in the innings to reach 173/5.

 

In the powerplay, Dhaka’s bowlers struck early, with two wickets in the first six overs, but Sylhet’s bowlers maintained control in the middle overs. Mohammad Amir and Nasum Ahmed each claimed two wickets, keeping the scoring in check despite occasional boundaries. Taskin Ahmed and Salman Mirza went for runs but picked up regular wickets to prevent Dhaka from gaining sustained momentum.

 

Chasing 174, Dhaka Capitals had a mixed start, losing three wickets for 36 runs within six overs. Shamim Hossain counter-attacked with 81 off 43 balls, including nine fours and three sixes, but wickets at regular intervals prevented a full recovery. Nasum Ahmed and Azmatullah Omarzai broke partnerships at key moments, ensuring Dhaka could not accelerate past the required run rate in the final overs.

 

Tactical adjustments, including timely bowling changes and use of spin in the middle overs, proved decisive. Sylhet adapted well to the early powerplay losses, using depth in batting and bowling to sustain pressure. Dhaka’s chase was ultimately restricted by efficient death-over bowling, despite the lower-order resistance from Taskin Ahmed and Imad Wasim.

 

Toss Winner

 

After winning the toss, Dhaka Capitals chose to field.

 

Key Moment

 

Azmatullah Omarzai’s late-innings acceleration with the bat, scoring 50 off 24 balls, created the target buffer that proved decisive when he returned to claim three crucial wickets.

 

Star Performer / MVP

 

Azmatullah Omarzai defined the match by combining a rapid unbeaten 50 with 3/40, directly contributing to both setting and defending the total.

 

Sylhet Titans vs Dhaka Capitals Match Summary

 

Team	Score
Sylhet Titans	173/5 (20 overs)
Dhaka Capitals	167/8 (20 overs)
Result	Sylhet Titans won by 6 runs
Player of the Match	Azmatullah Omarzai
Highest Run-Getter of the Series	Najmul Hossain Santo 203
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series	Faheem Ashraf 8

 

Azmatullah Omarzai

 

 

SYT vs DKA Playing XI

 

Sylhet Titans: Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Parvez Hossain Emon †, Afif Hossain, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ethan Brookes, Zakir Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Mohammad Amir

 

Dhaka Capitals: Saif Hassan, Zubaid Akbari, Usman Khan, Mohammad Mithun (c)†, Nasir Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Salman Mirza