In an exhilarating encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes 2024, Bangladesh secured a solid 34-run victory over Oman, showcasing incredible batting and bowling prowess. Batting first, the Bangladeshi lineup, led by explosive performances from Jishan Alam and Mohammad Saifuddin, put up a massive score of 147 without loss in the 6-over match. The bowlers then restricted Oman to 113, sealing a comprehensive win for Bangladesh.

Oman won the toss and opted to bowl first, but Bangladesh’s openers took full advantage from the very start. Jishan Alam set the tone with a six off the very first ball, marking a dominating intent. The opening over fetched Bangladesh 21 runs, and Jishan continued to pile on the pressure with four consecutive sixes in the second over. By the end of the second over, Bangladesh had already crossed the 50-run mark.

Jishan, after reaching a stunning 50 off just 12 balls, retired with an impressive tally of eight sixes and a boundary. Mohammad Saifuddin kept up the momentum, scoring 32 runs in a single over with four sixes and two boundaries. He ended his explosive innings with 55 runs off 12 balls, including seven sixes and three fours, while captain Yasir Ali contributed a brisk 26 off 9 deliveries. By the end of the 6 overs, Bangladesh had posted a daunting 147/0, aided by a productive final over from Saifuddin and Abu Hider Rony, which yielded 22 runs.

In response, Oman showed brief signs of resistance, scoring 18 runs off the first over by Nahidul Islam. Although Saifuddin conceded a few sixes in his over, he also managed to grab a key wicket, keeping Bangladesh in control. Sohag Gazi and Abu Hider Rony each picked up a wicket while containing Oman’s batters. Despite a strong effort from Oman’s Vinayak Shukla, who scored 29 off 8 balls, the target proved too high. Oman’s chase faltered as they were bowled out for 113 in the final over, thanks to two wickets from Jishan in a stellar bowling effort.