Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors Highlights, 17th Match | Jan 08: Muhammad Waseem’s Rapid 60 Powers Rajshahi To 4-Wicket Victory

NOE vs RJW 17th BPL Match Highlights

Rajshahi Warriors chase down 152 to beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Rajshahi reached 152/6 in 19 overs, finishing with six balls to spare. The result left Noakhali sixth on the points table while Rajshahi strengthened their position in fourth.

Rajshahi’s decision to field first set the tone on a surface that offered just enough grip to reward disciplined bowling. Noakhali began steadily, reaching 41 without loss in the powerplay, but their scoring rate never accelerated beyond a controlled tempo. Early wickets were avoided, yet the inability to convert starts into a late surge shaped the innings.

Soumya Sarkar anchored the Noakhali effort with 59 from 43 balls, finding the boundary consistently while rotating strike through the middle overs. Mohammad Nabi added impetus with 35 from 26, but key dismissals at 12.1, 16.4, and 18.3 overs halted momentum. Rajshahi’s bowlers spread the workload: Ripon Mondol returned 2 for 27, while Najmul Hossain Shanto’s single over cost just one run and claimed a wicket. Noakhali closed at 151/5, a total that reflected stability rather than dominance.

The chase was immediately defined by intent. Rajshahi surged to 61/1 in the powerplay, with Tanzid Hasan providing early impetus and Muhammad Waseem quickly setting the tempo. Although Najmul Hossain Shanto fell cheaply and Mushfiqur Rahim’s 19 from 22 did not fully capitalise, the asking rate remained under control. Noakhali’s best resistance came through Mehedi Hasan Rana, whose 3 for 25 tightened the middle phase.

Waseem’s 60 from 35 balls proved the fulcrum. His boundary striking and strike rotation carried Rajshahi past 100 by the 12.2-over mark, offsetting periodic wickets. When he was run out at 105, the equation was manageable. Ryan Burl’s composed 19 not out ensured there was no late panic, and Rajshahi crossed the line at 152/6 in 19 overs, completing a measured chase built on a decisive top-order contribution.

Toss Winner

Winning the toss, Rajshahi Warriors elected to take the field first.

Key Moment

Muhammad Waseem’s counter-attacking 60 off 35 balls shifted control of the chase, taking Rajshahi from a competitive position into a winning one before his dismissal at 12.3 overs.

Star Performer / MVP 

Muhammad Waseem defined the match with a match-winning 60 from 35 balls, driving a successful chase of 152 and earning Player of the Match.

Noakhali Express vs Rajshahi Warriors Match Summary

NOE vs RJW Playing XI

Noakhali Express: Shahadat Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali (c), Mahidul Islam Ankon †, Jaker Ali, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Zahir Khan, Hasan Mahmud, Abu Jayed

Rajshahi Warriors: Tanzid Hasan, Muhammad Waseem, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim †, Ryan Burl, Yasir Ali, SM Meherob, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Murad, Ripon Mondol, Binura Fernando