Chattagram: West Indian batsman Evin Lewis hit a stunning century on Monday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium to help Comilla Victorians post a mammoth 237 against Khulna Titans in their ninth match of Bangladesh Premier League. 

Lewis, the left-handed batsman, struck 109 off 49 balls with five fours and 10 massive sixes. Along the way, he completed his ton in 47 balls with five fours and nine sixes, reports the UNB. 

Comilla’s 237 for five is now the second highest total in BPL history. Three days ago, Rangpur Riders had hit 239 – the highest score in the history of the most prestigious domestic cricket league of Bangladesh. 

Khulna won the toss and decided to bowl first. 

Comilla had a solid start to their innings with Tamim Iqbal and Lewis. Tamim fell for 25 off 29 balls with three fours and one six. Comilla lost the wicket of Anamul Haque Bijoy in the next ball. Both wickets were taken by Mahmudullah Riyad. 

Lewis and Imrul Kayes added 97 runs to the board. Kayes fell prey to Shariful Islam. The captain of the Victorians posted 39 off 21 with four fours and two sixes, coming to bat at number four. 

Shahid Afridi disappointed the fans scoring one off two balls. 

In the sixth wicket stand, Lewis and Shamsur Rahman added 59 runs. While Lewis remained unbeaten for 109, Shamsur was for not out at 28 off 15 balls. 

While Mahmudullah and Carlos Brathwaite took two wickets for Khulna, Shariful Islam bagged the other wicket.