
DKA vs BRSAL (38th Match) – Highlights
In this article, we will discuss the one-sided encounter between DKA and BRSAL in the 38th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025 for DKA vs BRSAL, held at Mirpur on January 29. Fortune Barishal completely dominated the game, securing a commanding 9-wicket victory with 81 balls to spare. Dhaka Capital struggled with the bat, getting bundled out for just 73 runs, failing to cope with Barishal’s disciplined bowling attack. In response, Fortune Barishal chased down the target effortlessly in just 6.3 overs, showcasing their batting prowess. Let’s dive into the details of how this match unfolded.
After winning the toss, DKA opted to bat first, but their innings quickly turned into a nightmare. They lost opener Litton Das early in the second over for 10, bowled by Tanvir Islam. The very next over, Riaz Hassan departed for a duck, trapped LBW by Tanvir, leaving Dhaka reeling at 13/2. Tanzid Hasan, who showed some resistance, fell in the fifth over to Faheem Ashraf, and the middle order crumbled under immense pressure.
JP Kotze struggled to get going, consuming 18 balls for just 5 runs before being stumped off Mohammad Nabi’s bowling. Sabbir Rahman managed only 7 runs before he fell to Nabi as well, while Mosaddek Hossain was stumped off Tanvir Islam for just 2 runs. Dhaka found themselves in deep trouble at 38/5 by the ninth over.
Captain Thisara Perera tried to counterattack with a quick 15 off 11 balls, hitting a four and a six, but his efforts were short-lived as he edged one behind off Faheem Ashraf. The lower order offered little resistance, with Nazmul Islam falling for a duck and Ronsford Beaton getting bowled for 10. Mustafizur Rahman and Mehedi Hasan Rana were the last wickets to fall, as Dhaka crumbled to just 73 runs in 15.3 overs.
The pick of the bowlers was Tanvir Islam, who bowled a brilliant spell of 2 overs, conceding just 2 runs while picking up 3 wickets. Mohammad Nabi also took 3 wickets for just 9 runs in his 4 overs, while Faheem Ashraf contributed with 3 wickets for 15 runs. The Fortune Barishal bowlers never allowed Dhaka to settle, forcing them into constant mistakes and restricting them to an embarrassing total.
Chasing a mere 74, BRSAL came out with an aggressive intent. Captain Tamim Iqbal and Towhid Hridoy opened the innings, and the duo started strongly. Hridoy was the aggressor, smashing 15 runs off just 9 balls, including two sixes, before he fell to Mustafizur Rahman in the third over. However, that was the only breakthrough Dhaka managed.
Dawid Malan joined Tamim at the crease and completely took apart Dhaka’s bowling attack. The English batter played an explosive innings, scoring 37 off just 16 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes, at a blistering strike rate of 231.25. Tamim played the supporting role, finishing unbeaten on 21 off 14 balls.
Barishal’s chase was so dominant that they reached the target in just 6.3 overs, finishing at 77/1. The Dhaka bowlers had no answers, as Ronsford Beaton conceded 20 runs in his only over, and Mehedi Hasan Rana gave away 23 runs in 2 overs. The win was sealed in emphatic fashion, as Malan struck two consecutive boundaries to wrap up the match in style.
Dhaka Capital vs Fortune Barishal Scoreboard
Dhaka Capital – 73
Fortune Barishal – 77/1(6.3/20)
Result – Barishal won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Tanvir Islam

DKA vs BRSAL Playing Eleven
Dhaka Capital
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(WK), Riaz Hassan, JP Kotze, Sabbir Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Thisara Perera(C), Nazmul Islam, Ronsford Beaton, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana
Fortune Barishal
Tamim Iqbal(C), Towhid Hridoy, Dawid Malan, Mushfiqur Rahim(WK), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Ebadot Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, James Fuller
Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.