Shakib al Hasan came up with yet another stellar all-round performance as Rangpur Riders crushed Khulna Tigers by 78 runs to bolster their hold on top spot in the Bangladesh Premier League at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong Tuesday.
The ace all-rounder blasted a 31-ball 69 with six fours and as many sixes to guide the table-toppers to a monumental 219/5, which was Rangpur's second straight 200-plus total in the tournament.
Later, he took the key scalp of Evin Lewis and finished with 2/30 while former South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir returned 5/26 as Khulna were dismissed for 141 in 18.2 overs to suffer their fourth defeat in a row.
The Riders have 14 points from nine matches while the Tigers are outside the playoff places at fifth with eight points from as many games.
30TH MATCH
Rangpur Riders 219/5 (Shakib 69, Mahedi 60) beat Khulna Tigers 141 in 18.2 overs (Hales 60, Tahir 5/26) by 78 runs
