Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Sylhet Strikers stunned Khulna Tigers by a five-wicket win in the 30th match of the Ispahani Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital's Mirpur on Friday.

After yesterday's outcome, Khulna Tigers collected eight points from seven matches, while Sylhet Strikers earned six points from nine matches.

Chasing Khulna's fighting total of 153 for the loss of three wickets in the stipulated 20 overs, Sylhet coasted home making 159 for the loss of five wickets when they had just six balls to hand.

Sylhet had an unhappy start as opener Samit Patel (13) was dismissed by Nahidul Islam when Sylhet's score was exact 13.

Opener Harry Tector and one-down Najmul Hossain Shanto...