Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Titans Highlights, 23rd Match | Jan 12: Nasum Ahmed Shines as Sylhet Defeat by 6 Wickets.

Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Titans 23rd BPL Match Highlights saw Sylhet chase down the target of 115 set by Rangpur at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, winning by 6 wickets with 15 balls remaining. The victory moved Sylhet to third in the points table, while Rangpur remained fourth, highlighting a competitive mid-table tussle in the 2025/26 Bangladesh Premier League.

Sylhet won the toss and opted to field, leaving Rangpur to navigate a tricky batting surface under the pressure of the chase. The pitch offered variable bounce, which Rangpur’s top and middle order struggled to negotiate early on. Kyle Mayers fell for a duck in the second over, quickly followed by Towhid Hridoy, leaving Rangpur reeling at 6/2. Litton Das and Iftikhar Ahmed attempted to stabilize the innings with brisk starts, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, curbing momentum and keeping the scoring rate below 6 runs per over.

The bowlers from Sylhet, particularly Shohidul Islam and Nasum Ahmed, applied disciplined lines during the powerplay and middle overs, picking up crucial wickets and restricting Rangpur’s scoring options. Shohidul’s three-wicket haul and Nasum’s support ensured Rangpur’s total remained modest at 114 all out in 19.1 overs. The effective use of spin and pace variations prevented Rangpur from building partnerships and kept the run-rate under control.

Chasing a modest total, Sylhet started positively with Towfique Khan taking on the early bowlers, putting together a 50-run opening partnership with Parvez Hossain Emon. The partnership established a stable platform despite minor hiccups from wickets of Ariful Islam and Afif Hossain in the mid-overs. Parvez Hossain Emon’s measured counter-attacking innings of 52 not out ensured Sylhet maintained control, steadily accelerating towards the target and sealing the win comfortably.

The match showcased Sylhet’s tactical adaptability, executing plans effectively in both bowling and batting phases. Rangpur’s efforts to recover from early setbacks were hampered by consistent pressure from key bowlers, and Sylhet’s ability to rotate strike and manage risk kept them ahead throughout the chase.

Toss Winner

Sylhet Titans, having won the toss, decided to field.

Key Moment:

The decisive turning point came during Rangpur’s early powerplay collapse, where Kyle Mayers and Towhid Hridoy fell inside the first three overs, leaving the team at 6/2 and allowing Sylhet to dominate the rest of the innings.

Star Performer / MVP

Nasum Ahmed defined the match with his three-wicket haul for just 19 runs, providing crucial breakthroughs and controlling the innings during Rangpur’s collapse.

RAR vs SYT Match Summary

RAR vs SYT Playing XI

Rangpur Riders: Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Litton Das, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan (c), Mahmudullah, Nayeem Hasan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

Sylhet Titans: Tawfique Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Ariful Islam, Afif Hossain, Ethan Brookes, Moeen Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Nasum Ahmed, Ruyel Miah, Salman Irshad, Shohidul Islam