Cricket Highlights, Jan 09: Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (13th Match) – BRSAL vs RAR

BRSAL vs RAR (13th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 13th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025 for BRSAL vs RAR, where RAR secured a nail-biting 3-wicket victory over BRSAL in Sylhet. Set a challenging target of 198 runs, Rangpur Riders chased it down on the final ball of the match, showcasing remarkable composure under pressure. Fortune Barishal, powered by a stellar batting performance, posted a formidable 197/5 in their 20 overs, but Rangpur’s determined batting lineup ultimately outperformed them in a dramatic finish.

Opening the innings, captain Tamim Iqbal (40 off 34) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 off 30) laid a solid foundation with a brisk 81-run partnership. Tamim anchored the innings with a steady approach, while Shanto accelerated with five boundaries and a six, maintaining a strike rate of 136.66.

However, it was Kyle Mayers who stole the show with a scintillating knock of 61* off just 29 balls. His innings, laced with seven massive sixes and a solitary boundary, was the backbone of BRSAL power-packed finish. Towhid Hridoy contributed a handy 23 off 18, but the real fireworks came from Faheem Ashraf, who hammered 20 off just 6 balls, including two sixes and a four, to propel the team to a formidable 197/5 in their 20 overs. 

Rangpur’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Kamrul Islam Rabbi (3-47) being the pick of the bowlers, while Akif Javed and Mohammad Saifuddin chipped in with a wicket each. Chasing 198, RAR had a shaky start, losing Alex Hales early for just 1. Tawfique Khan and Saif Hassan steadied the ship with a 37-run stand, but their dismissals left Rangpur at 66/3 in the ninth over. 

Iftikhar Ahmed (48 off 36) and Khushdil Shah (48 off 24) turned the tide with a superb partnership, displaying a mix of controlled aggression and big hitting. Khushdil’s innings, studded with five towering sixes and two fours, was instrumental in keeping Rangpur in the hunt.

The real twist came in the death overs when Captain Nurul Hasan played a blinder, smashing an unbeaten 32 off just 7 balls at a staggering strike rate of 457.14. His three sixes and three boundaries in the final overs ensured that Rangpur snatched victory on the last ball of the match. Barishal’s bowlers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi (1-30) and Faheem Ashraf (1-30), tried to hold their nerve, but Nurul’s fireworks proved decisive.

In a match filled with momentum swings, Rangpur Riders showcased their resilience and composure, completing a dramatic chase to secure a three-wicket victory, underlining the unpredictability and excitement of the Bangladesh Premier League.

Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders Scoreboard

Fortune Barishal- 197/5

Rangpur Riders– 202/7(20/20)

Result – Rangpur won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Nurul Hasan

BRSAL vs RAR Playing Eleven

Fortune Barishal

Tamim Iqbal(C), Najmul Hossain Shanto(WK), Kyle Mayers, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Faheem Ashraf, Jahandad Khan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tanvir Islam

Rangpur Riders

Tawfique Khan, Alex Hales, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan(C)(WK), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Kamrul Islam, Nahid Rana, Akif Javed

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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