The script seemed written for a familiar collapse, with Durbar faltering under the pressure of a clinical Dhumketu XI. However, Nurul Hasan staged a breathtaking late-game heist, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. In an extraordinary display of power hitting, Nurul single-handedly dismantled a daunting equation of 36 runs from the final 12 balls, scoring 27 of those himself to guide Durbar to a sensational two-wicket win.
A Steep Mountain to Climb
Chasing a competitive target of 156, Durbar appeared to be in dire straits. Dhumketu XI, a side boasting several national stars, utilised their experience to dismantle Durbar’s top order. When the scoreboard read a dismal 81 for 6, the prospect of a comeback seemed a distant dream.
Nurul Hasan, however, refused to concede. He initially found a steady partner in Mohammad Saifuddin, forging a 41-run stand that kept a flicker of hope alive. But when Saifuddin departed in the 18th over, the odds swung heavily back toward Dhumketu.
The 19th Over Carnage
The match reached its crescendo in the penultimate over, bowled by the seasoned Shoriful Islam. With the game on the line, Nurul went on a calculated rampage, dispatching Shoriful for four towering sixes. The 26-run over effectively broke the spirit of the Dhumketu side, allowing Durbar to seal the result with overs to spare. Nurul finished unbeaten on 76 from just 44 deliveries, an innings decorated with four boundaries and six maximums.
Dhumketu’s Fragile Total
Earlier in the day at Mirpur, Dhumketu’s star-studded batting lineup struggled to find their rhythm. Litton Das top-scored with a watchful 43 off 37 balls, but a lack of significant partnerships prevented a truly formidable total. Contributions from Mahedi Hasan (31)* and Saif Hassan (28) eventually dragged them past the 150-mark.
| Player | Team | Performance | Impact |
| Nurul Hasan | Durbar | 76* (44) | Match-winning assault in the 19th over |
| Mahedi Hasan | Dhumketu | 4/11 & 31* | Exceptional spell wasted in defeat |
| Litton Das | Dhumketu | 43 (37) | Solid but slow anchor innings |
| Hasan Mahmud | Durbar | 2/35 | Key breakthroughs in the middle overs |
The Final Outlook
Despite Mahedi Hasan’s heroic bowling figures of 4 for 11, his efforts were eclipsed by the sheer force of “Nurul-storm.” Unless Akbar Ali’s Duranto manages a massive victory against Durbar in the next fixture, both Durbar and Dhumketu are currently poised to meet again in the tournament final.