Publish: 22:44, 13 Jan, 2025

Rangpur Riders win thriller to confirm seventh straight victory

Online Desk
Rangpur Riders win thriller to confirm seventh straight victory
Photo - Collected

With 22 needed from the last three overs, the match was Khulna Tigers’ to lose. Rangpur Riders were down and out of the match. But a team who had won their previous six matches in a row, they knew how to turn things around like a miracle. 

And they did to make it seven in seven in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), reprots The Daily Sun. 

Rangpur eventually beat Khulna by 8 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to remain unbeaten in the tournament and all but securing their playoffs spot.

Chasing 187, Khulna Tigers were eventually restricted to 178/9 in their 20 overs. 

They had a quick start thanks to Darwish Rasooli who scored 17 before departing. 

Skipper Mehidy Hasan then built a 61-run partnership with opener Naim Sheikh. Mehidy was the second batter to depart scoring 39 off just 24 balls hitting three boundaries and two maximums. 

Naim continued playing in his way to take Khulna to a comfortable place. He scored 58 off 41 balls. 

Afif Hossain departed in the 18th over though with Khulna still needing 22 to win. He smashed 29 off just 15 balls before departing. 

Mahedi Haasan conceded only four runs in the 18th over and the game turned to its head there. 

Akif Javed came in to bowl the penultimate over, conceded only six runs, leaving Khulna needing 12 to win in the final over.

Saifuddin bowled the last over with all hopes pinned on him. And he successfully defended that to win Rangpur’s seventh consecutive match in the ongoing BPL.

Khulna managed to score only 11 runs in the final three overs losing six wickets including a three-wicket final over.

For Rangpur, Akif Javed picked up three wickets while Saifuddin and Mahedi bagged a brace each.

Opting to bat first, Rangpur Riders scored 186/5 in their 20 overs riding on Iftekhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah’s brilliant fourth-wicket partnership.  

Playing for their seventh consecutive win, Rangpur didn’t have the best of starts losing two wickets before the sixth over. They even scored less than run-a-ball in the powerplay.

Opener Tawfique Khan gave them some sort of momentum but he too departed in the 11th over scoring 36 off 30 balls. He hit four boundaries and one maximum before departing as Rangpur were reduced to 70/3. 

Then came Iftekhar and Khushdil. The duo added 115 runs for the fourth wicket in just 57 balls to take Rangpur to a commendable total in the end. 

Khushdil was the primary aggressor scoring 73 off just 35 balls. He hit four boundaries and six towering maximums during his innings.

Iftekhar, on the other end, bagged 43 off 36 balls hitting five boundaries. 

Hasan Mahmud, broke the partnership in the last over. He bagged a brace while Abu Hider also bagged a brace for Khulna Tigers.

 

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque

 

 

More News
Three Bangladeshi cricketers drafted for PSL
Three Bangladeshi cricketers drafted for PSL
Captain Jamal to take coaching license course
Captain Jamal to take coaching license course
Kings dominate Strikers with a comfortable 30-run win
Kings dominate Strikers with a comfortable 30-run win
Nahid Rana to play for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL
Nahid Rana to play for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL
Australia names Matt Short, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis for Champions Trophy
Australia names Matt Short, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis for Champions Trophy
Jessy among 20 match officials appointed for Women’s T20 WC
Jessy among 20 match officials appointed for Women’s T20 WC
How Simone Biles height continues to inspire with athleticism, courage
How Simone Biles height continues to inspire with athleticism, courage
Tanzim Sakib penalized for code breach
Tanzim Sakib penalized for code breach
UFC champion Khabib removed from flight in US
UFC champion Khabib removed from flight in US
Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup
I've no interest in proving anything to anyone
I've no interest in proving anything to anyone
Sylhet secures second BPL win with 8-run victory over Khulna
Sylhet secures second BPL win with 8-run victory over Khulna
Latest News
Anti-Corruption Coalition calls for Siddiq's resignation
Anti-Corruption Coalition calls for Siddiq's resignation
1 minute ago | International
Babar acquitted of life term in 10-truck arms haul case
Babar acquitted of life term in 10-truck arms haul case
7 minutes ago | National
Lasers illuminate the intricate patterns on ancient tattoos of Peru’s mummies
Lasers illuminate the intricate patterns on ancient tattoos of Peru’s mummies
10 minutes ago | Tech
Israeli attacks killed 24 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn
Israeli attacks killed 24 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn
19 minutes ago | International
Exports grow over 17.7% in December
Exports grow over 17.7% in December
25 minutes ago | Business
Yemeni missile strikes Israeli war ministry; over a dozen hurt
Yemeni missile strikes Israeli war ministry; over a dozen hurt
42 minutes ago | International
NASA to launch 'vacuum cleaner' tool for moon soil collection
NASA to launch 'vacuum cleaner' tool for moon soil collection
49 minutes ago | Tech
6 witnesses testify in Niko graft case against Khaleda, 7 others
6 witnesses testify in Niko graft case against Khaleda, 7 others
1 hour ago | National
Strong US economy challenges Trump’s reform agenda
Strong US economy challenges Trump’s reform agenda
1 hour ago | International
Special Counsel Report: Trump involved in 'criminal effort' to overturn 2020 election
Special Counsel Report: Trump involved in 'criminal effort' to overturn 2020 election
1 hour ago | International
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
1 hour ago | International
Rumor Scanner debunks Kolkata media's claim of Bangladeshis destroying Indian crops
Rumor Scanner debunks Kolkata media's claim of Bangladeshis destroying Indian crops
1 hour ago | National
Dhaka at high risk of major tremor: experts
Dhaka at high risk of major tremor: experts
1 hour ago | City
Israel kills over 50 Palestinians in Gaza; hospitals overflowing
Israel kills over 50 Palestinians in Gaza; hospitals overflowing
1 hour ago | International
Hasina’s democracy jails opposition leaders during elections
Hasina’s democracy jails opposition leaders during elections
1 hour ago | National
How to optimise cognitive benefits of dreams & sleep
How to optimise cognitive benefits of dreams & sleep
1 hour ago | Lifestyle
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
2 hours ago | Business
US, Nigeria strengthen tech partnership with $2m broadband study grant
US, Nigeria strengthen tech partnership with $2m broadband study grant
2 hours ago | International
Adviser’s visit to China: New diplomatic message
Adviser’s visit to China: New diplomatic message
2 hours ago | National
ACC initiates probe against Enayet Ullah
ACC initiates probe against Enayet Ullah
2 hours ago | National
National elections feasible by mid-year: Mirza Fakhrul
National elections feasible by mid-year: Mirza Fakhrul
2 hours ago | National
Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza
Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza
2 hours ago | International
Billion-dollar earnings expected from agricultural exports
Billion-dollar earnings expected from agricultural exports
2 hours ago | Business
Massive gold mine discovered in Pakistan, set to revolutionize world
economy
Massive gold mine discovered in Pakistan, set to revolutionize world economy
3 hours ago | International
Three Bangladeshi cricketers drafted for PSL
Three Bangladeshi cricketers drafted for PSL
3 hours ago | Sports
US designates Terrorgram Collective, leaders as global terrorists
US designates Terrorgram Collective, leaders as global terrorists
3 hours ago | International
Blue Origin to attempt rocket launch again
Blue Origin to attempt rocket launch again
3 hours ago | Tech
China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk: Bloomberg
China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk: Bloomberg
3 hours ago | Tech
Verdict on Khaleda Zia’s appeals tomorrow
Verdict on Khaleda Zia’s appeals tomorrow
3 hours ago | National
Gaza ceasefire deal close after 'breakthrough' in Doha
Gaza ceasefire deal close after 'breakthrough' in Doha
3 hours ago | International
Most Read
CA urges Malysia to issue multiple-entry visas for Bangladeshi workers
CA urges Malysia to issue multiple-entry visas for Bangladeshi workers
23 hours ago | National
Nahid Rana to play for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL
Nahid Rana to play for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL
22 hours ago | Sports
The Seven Circles: Indigenous teachings for living well in life
The Seven Circles: Indigenous teachings for living well in life
20 hours ago | Lifestyle
Temperature may fall after 5 days: BMD
Temperature may fall after 5 days: BMD
23 hours ago | National
DIG Golam Rasul becomes SB chief
DIG Golam Rasul becomes SB chief
23 hours ago | National
Businessmen backed against the wall
Businessmen backed against the wall
5 hours ago | Business
Govt demands clarification from UN on Rohingya exodus report
Govt demands clarification from UN on Rohingya exodus report
6 hours ago | National
No distance between BNP and Jamaat: Nayeb-e-Ameer
No distance between BNP and Jamaat: Nayeb-e-Ameer
23 hours ago | National
Fakhrul discusses bilateral issues with Chinese envoy
Fakhrul discusses bilateral issues with Chinese envoy
20 hours ago | National
Hasina is the mastermind behind all killings: Jamat secretary general
Hasina is the mastermind behind all killings: Jamat secretary general
18 hours ago | National
Delhi expects cooperative approach to combat cross-border crimes: MEA
Delhi expects cooperative approach to combat cross-border crimes: MEA
18 hours ago | National
Dry weather across the country
Dry weather across the country
4 hours ago | National
ACC files cases against Hasina’s ‘Tk 400 crore’ APS
ACC files cases against Hasina’s ‘Tk 400 crore’ APS
6 hours ago | National
75 senior police officers transferred
75 senior police officers transferred
22 hours ago | National
Jamaat urges govt not to increase gas price
Jamaat urges govt not to increase gas price
20 hours ago | National
July 2024 movement was an uprising not a revolution
July 2024 movement was an uprising not a revolution
23 hours ago | Special
India’s Maha Kumbh Mela gets under way for first time in 144 years
India’s Maha Kumbh Mela gets under way for first time in 144 years
22 hours ago | International
Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium
Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium
3 hours ago | City
Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK
Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK
23 hours ago | Tech
Chatra League leader Nishi arrested in Satkhira
Chatra League leader Nishi arrested in Satkhira
17 hours ago | National
63 lawyers get bail in case filed over Chinmoy issue
63 lawyers get bail in case filed over Chinmoy issue
22 hours ago | National
Captain Jamal to take coaching license course
Captain Jamal to take coaching license course
6 hours ago | Sports
JnU students block Secretariat entrance
JnU students block Secretariat entrance
21 hours ago | City
JnU students call off hunger strike after receiving assurance
JnU students call off hunger strike after receiving assurance
19 hours ago | National
Begum Zia's health shows further improvement
Begum Zia's health shows further improvement
6 hours ago | National
South Korean special envoy to visit Bangladesh Jan 22-23
South Korean special envoy to visit Bangladesh Jan 22-23
20 hours ago | National
Dhaka remains most polluted air quality globally
Dhaka remains most polluted air quality globally
6 hours ago | City
Oscars 2025 nominees’ lunch cancelled, nominations delayed
Oscars 2025 nominees’ lunch cancelled, nominations delayed
5 hours ago | Entertainment
Billion-dollar earnings expected from agricultural exports
Billion-dollar earnings expected from agricultural exports
2 hours ago | Business
Kings dominate Strikers with a comfortable 30-run win
Kings dominate Strikers with a comfortable 30-run win
21 hours ago | Sports