CHR vs RAR 5th BPL Match Highlights saw Rangpur Riders continue their steady early-season control with a seven-wicket win over Chattogram Royals at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Defending a modest total of 102, Chattogram were unable to apply sustained pressure as Rangpur completed the chase in 15 overs with 30 balls remaining. The result pushed Rangpur Riders ahead in the series context with their first recorded win.
Chattogram Royals were put in to bat after Rangpur Riders elected to field, and the decision was quickly justified by disciplined bowling and regular breakthroughs. Mohammad Naim provided the only real thrust to the innings, scoring 39 off 20 balls with seven fours and a six, briefly lifting the scoring rate during the powerplay. However, once Naim was dismissed at 45, Chattogram’s innings lost direction, sliding from a promising start into a steady collapse.
The middle overs were defined by Rangpur’s control rather than outright pace. Faheem Ashraf delivered a decisive spell, picking up five wickets for 17 runs in 3.5 overs, removing key middle and lower-order batters to prevent any recovery. Sufiyan Muqeem and Mustafizur Rahman supported well, ensuring Chattogram were bowled out for 102 in 17.5 overs, well short of a competitive total on a surface that rewarded discipline.
In response, Rangpur Riders approached the chase without urgency but with clarity. Dawid Malan anchored the innings with 51 off 48 balls, while Litton Das provided the scoring momentum with a fluent 47 from 31 deliveries. Their opening partnership effectively settled the contest, taking Rangpur past 90 before the first wicket fell. Chattogram’s bowlers struggled to apply pressure despite Mukidul Islam’s economical spell, as the target never demanded risk.
The chase concluded calmly, with Rangpur reaching 107 for 3 in 15 overs. The match reflected Rangpur’s adaptability and bowling depth, while Chattogram were left to reflect on a batting effort that failed to capitalize on a solid start.
Toss Winner
Rangpur Riders won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
Faheem Ashraf’s five-wicket spell, which dismantled Chattogram Royals from 45 for 1 to 102 all out, decisively shifted the match in Rangpur Riders’ favor.
Star Performer / MVP
Faheem Ashraf defined the match with figures of 5 for 17 in 3.5 overs, single-handedly ensuring Chattogram were restricted to a below-par total.
Chattogram Royals vs Rangpur Riders Match Summary
| Team | Score |
| Chattogram Royals | 102 (17.5 overs) |
| Rangpur Riders | 107/3 (15 overs) |
| Result | Rangpur Riders won by 7 wickets (30 balls remaining) |
| Player of the Match | Faheem Ashraf |
| Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Najmul Hossain Shanto 138 |
| Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Faheem Ashraf 5 |
CHR vs RAR Playing XI
Chattogram Royals: Mohammad Naim, Adam Rossington, Mirza Baig, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahfijul Islam, Masood Gurbaz, Mahedi Hasan, Abu Hider, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam
Rangpur Riders: Dawid Malan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan, Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Al Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
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