An all-round performance by Afghanistan international Azmatullah Omarzai proved decisive as the Sylhet Titans edged the Dhaka Capitals by six runs in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) encounter at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Opting to field first after winning the toss, Dhaka initially kept the Sylhet batting lineup in check.

The Titans lost five wickets for 122 in 16 overs, despite a measured 44 from opener Parvez Hossain Emon.

However, Omarzai single-handedly shifted the momentum with a breathtaking unbeaten fifty

His 50 not-out came off just 24 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and three maximums, propelling Sylhet to a competitive total of 173 for 5. Salman Mirza was the best bowler for Dhaka, claiming 2, but leaking more than 40 runs.

In pursuit of 174, the Capitals' innings started disastrously. The top order crumbled, with pacers Mohammad Amir and Omarzai taking wickets early.

Dhaka slumped to a precarious 43/5 in just the eighth over, facing an uphill battle for survival.

Enter Shamim Hossain. The left-hander launched a counter-attack, finding an able partner in Sabbir Rahman.

Shamim's aggressive knock saw him race to a fifty off 32 balls, keeping Dhaka's faint hopes alive. His unbeaten 81 off 43 balls was a masterclass in crisis management.

Despite Shamim's heroics, the early deficit proved too large to overcome. Omarzai returned to close out the innings effectively, finishing with figures of 3 for 40 to complement his batting performance. Nasum Ahmed also chipped in with two crucial wickets.

Dhaka eventually fell six runs short of Sylhet.

With this win, the Titans now stand at the second position in the points table.