City Bank PLC lifted the 2nd Platinum Cup Bankers T20 Cricket title after defeating Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) in the final held at the ULAB cricket ground.
Batting first, MTB looked set for a big total with solid contributions from Didar Imran (25), Shawon Khondokar (46), Shariful Shaikot (34) and Ferose Mahmud (32). However, a superb spell from City’s Mokammel Ali (4-24) and Taufiqul Nayan (3-22) halted their progress, restricting MTB to 159 for 8.
City Bank openers Farhan Shovon (45) and Emon Ahmed (52) launched the chase in high gear, laying the platform for a comfortable victory. Their aggressive start made the target look straightforward as City Bank reached the finish line with six wickets in hand and three overs to spare.
The final was graced by the tournament’s Goodwill Ambassadors — Mr. Muhammad A (Rumee) Ali, Former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Mr. Yousuf Rahman, former Bangladesh cricketer; and Mr. Tanveer Mazhar Tanna, former sports organiser and Swadhin Bangla Football Manager.
Also present were Mr. Shakil Kasem, former cricketer; Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director of Mutual Trust Bank; Mr. Mizanur Rahman FCA, Deputy Managing Director and CFO of NCC Bank PLC; along with many other senior officials from the banking sector.
Families and colleagues of the players turned up in large numbers, adding colour and excitement to the festive atmosphere and making the occasion even more memorable for both finalists.
NCC Bank PLC was awarded the Fair Play Trophy. Among the individual honours:
- Best Batsman: Mona (Brac Bank PLC)
- Best Bowler: Afsarul Afrug (Eastern Bank PLC)
- Most Valuable Player: Maruf Ahmed (City Bank PLC)
- Impact Player of the Tournament: Moshiur Miraj (NCC Bank PLC)
The Bankers Sports Festival, which also includes football, will conclude on November 28. Eastern Bank and Mutual Trust Bank will contest the Football Final, Brac Bank and City Bank will meet in the Plate Final, while NCC Bank and Community Bank PLC will play in the Bowl Championship.
Powered by Leo Entertainment Sports Management, the bankers’ sporting events will continue into December with T10 cricket.