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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 4th October 2025, 9:15 AM
On the Minor League stage, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan delivered a performance reminiscent of his prime. Dominant with both bat and ball, Shakib led Atlanta Fire to a commanding 91-run victory over the Baltimore Royals.
Batting first, Atlanta posted a strong total of 175/4 in 20 overs. Despite a slightly shaky start, the partnership between Rishi Pandey and Paul Palmer steadied the innings.
| Player | Runs | Balls | Notes |
| Rishi Pandey | 66 | – | Anchored innings with a brilliant knock |
| Paul Palmer | 30 | 26 | Quickfire contribution |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 30* | 16 | Entered in 16th over, smashed two fours and two sixes in the final over, remained unbeaten |
| Jahamar Hamilton | – | – | Accelerated scoring toward innings end |
Shakib came to the crease in the 16th over, hitting his first boundary on the seventh ball. In the final over, facing Adil Bhatti, he struck two fours and two sixes, scoring 30 runs off 16 balls and guiding his team to a competitive total.
Chasing 176, Baltimore’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Only opener Agni Chopra managed to reach double figures. Shakib’s spin proved decisive from the outset.
| Over | Bowler | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Key Notes |
| 1st Over | Shakib Al Hasan | 1 | – | Caught out Muktar Ahmed |
| 2nd Over | Shakib Al Hasan | 1 | – | Dismissed Kunwarjit Singh |
| 3rd Over | Shakib Al Hasan | 0 | 4 | Tight, controlled bowling |
| Final Over | Shakib Al Hasan | 1 | – | Bowled out Adil Bhatti to finish innings |
In total, Shakib delivered 3.1 overs, conceding only 6 runs and taking 3 wickets. Combined with his destructive batting, this earned him Player of the Match honours.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
| Atlanta Fire | 175/4 (20 overs) | Rishi Pandey 66, Shakib Al Hasan 30*, Paul Palmer 30 |
| Baltimore Royals | 84 (15 overs) | Shakib Al Hasan 3/6, Ansh Patel 4 wickets |
| Result | Atlanta Fire won by 91 runs | – |
Shakib’s all-round mastery, with both bat and ball, ensured a resounding victory and reaffirmed his reputation as Bangladesh’s poster boy in cricket.
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