Rangpur Riders defeated Fortune Barishal by 3 wickets in match 13 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on January 9, Thursday. (More Cricket News)
The Rangpur Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely. The Riders managed to restrict the Barishals to 197/5 in 20 overs. Tamim Iqbal contributed a steady 40 off 34 balls, while Kyle Mayers played an explosive knock, smashing 61 off just 29 deliveries.
In the second innings, the Rangpur Riders, chasing a target of 198, started cautiously. Opener Tawfique Khan played a steady knock, scoring 38 off 28 balls, while Alex Hales was dismissed early for just 1.
However, the middle order stepped up to stabilize the innings. Iftikhar Ahmed contributed a composed 48 off 36 balls, while Khushdil Shah's explosive 48 off just 24 deliveries proved to be the game-changer. The Riders eventually reached 202/7 in 20 overs, securing a thrilling 3-wicket victory.
