Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders Highlights, 29th Match | Jan 18: Towhid Hridoy Anchors Record Chase as Rangpur Riders Beat Noakhali Express

NOE vs RAR 29th BPL Match Highlights saw Rangpur Riders chase down a challenging total of 174 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, completing the win with eight wickets in hand and two balls to spare. Noakhali Express posted 173/2 in their 20 overs, led by a commanding century from Hassan Eisakhil, but Rangpur’s response, anchored by Towhid Hridoy, ensured the Riders maintained their position in the top half of the points table.

The toss went in Rangpur’s favor, and they opted to field, a decision that quickly paid dividends as the pitch offered consistent bounce but slow turn that made shot selection crucial. Noakhali’s innings started steadily, with Rahmat Ali and Jaker Ali falling cheaply for 9 and 3 respectively, leaving the team at 36/2 within eight overs. The early wickets suggested a potential collapse, but Eisakhil and Haider Ali stabilized the innings with a patient partnership, gradually accelerating towards the end. Eisakhil’s 107 off 72 deliveries included 11 sixes and four boundaries, giving Noakhali a competitive total.

Rangpur’s bowlers were inconsistent in the powerplay, conceding runs at close to nine per over, though Zahir Khan and Hasan Mahmud managed to take crucial wickets to prevent the target from spiraling beyond reach. Extras played a subtle yet notable role, contributing 12 runs for Noakhali, reflecting the pressure of disciplined fielding by Rangpur.

Chasing 174, Rangpur opened confidently with DJ Malan and Towhid Hridoy. Malan’s dismissal at 78 left Hridoy and Litton Das to steer the chase. Hridoy’s counter-attacking approach, reaching 109 off 63 balls, combined with Das’ unbeaten 39, kept the required run rate manageable and neutralized the occasional breakthroughs from Zahir Khan and Hasan Mahmud. The strategic timeouts and partnerships ensured Rangpur retained momentum throughout, completing the chase in 19.4 overs.

Towhid Hridoy’s innings was the decisive factor, providing Rangpur Riders with the stability and firepower needed to secure victory. Noakhali’s lack of middle-order depth meant the early foundation, despite Eisakhil’s heroics, could not translate into a defendable score. Rangpur adapted efficiently to the Mirpur conditions, balancing aggression with measured shot selection.

Toss Winner

On winning the toss, Rangpur Riders went with fielding.

Key Moment

The decisive turning point occurred when Towhid Hridoy accelerated after the first wicket, compiling 50 off 27 balls and shifting momentum firmly in Rangpur’s favor, preventing Noakhali from leveraging their early-innings platform.

Star Performer / MVP

Towhid Hridoy defined the match with a dominant 109 off 63 balls, anchoring the chase and turning a competitive target into a comfortable win for Rangpur Riders.

Noakhali Express vs Rangpur Riders Match Summary

NOE vs RAR Playing XI

Noakhali Express: Hassan Eisakhil, Rahmat Ali, Jaker Ali †, Haider Ali (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Sabbir Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Zahir Khan, Musfik Hasan

Rangpur Riders: Dawid Malan, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (c), Khushdil Shah, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Nurul Hasan †, Mahmudullah, Faheem Ashraf, Nahid Rana, Al Islam, Akif Javed

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