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BPL 2024-25 Barishal vs Riders Highlights: Nurul Hasan Smashes 26 Off The Final Over To Seal Win For Riders

Jatin∙ Updated: Jan 9 2025, 5:27 PM

Barishal vs Riders Highlights [Source: @MominulCric/x.com]Barishal vs Riders Highlights [Source: @MominulCric/x.com]

Rangpur Riders continued their winning streak in BPL 2024-25 with a thrilling 3-wicket victory over Fortune Barishal in Match 13 on Thursday. Standing on the cusp of their first defeat, the Riders managed to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat in a win for the ages.

Here’s the timeline of how FBA vs RAN panned out in Sylhet-

FBA vs RAN Highlights: Tamim and Shanto Lay the Foundation

After being put in to bat, Fortune Barishal openers Tamim Iqbal and Najmul Hossain Shanto took a cautious approach in the powerplay, ensuring no early hiccups. Though the scoreboard ticked along slowly at first, the duo picked up the pace as they settled in. Tamim’s classy 40 and Shanto’s well-paced 41 frustrated Rangpur’s bowlers, who couldn’t break through early on.

The partnership, however, didn’t last forever. Enter Kamrul Islam in the 11th over. With his very first over, he turned the game on its head, dismissing both Tamim and Shanto. It was the breakthrough Rangpur badly needed, and Kamrul gave his side just that.

FBA vs RAN Highlights: Kyle Mayers Unleashes Carnage

With two quick wickets down, it was time for Kyle Mayers and Towhid Hridoy to step in. While Hridoy took his time to find his footing, Mayers wasted no time and started hammering the bowlers from the word go. His intent was clear, and Rangpur's bowlers bore the brunt of his attacking shots.

Kamrul Islam almost had Mayers in his third over, but a fielding blunder turned the dismissal into a no-ball. That mistake proved costly. Mayers went berserk as he smashed his way to an unbeaten 61 off just 29 balls and left the opposition scratching their heads.

Hridoy’s 23 was a decent knock, but he couldn’t push on to a bigger score and fell short. Mahmudullah also had a rare off day, scoring just two runs before heading back to the pavillion. But Mayers wasn’t done. His fireworks ensured Barishal ended on a high, posting a competitive total of 197/5.


FBA vs RAN Highlights: Tawfique and Iftikhar Keep Rangpur in the Hunt

Chasing 198, Rangpur had an abysmal start, losing Alex Hales in the very first over. Tawfique Khan (38 off 28) and Saif Hassan (22 off 19) steadied the innings, but Barishal’s bowlers kept the pressure on. 

The turning point came when Iftikhar Ahmed walked in. The experienced campaigner played a gem of an innings, scoring 48 off 36 balls, combining caution with aggression.

Tanvir Islam and Shaheen Shah Afridi kept chipping away with crucial breakthroughs, but Rangpur’s lower order had other ideas.

FBA vs RAN Highlights: Nurul Hasan Plays A Sensational Knock

Just when it seemed like Barishal might close things out, Khushdil Shah turned the game on its head with a blistering 48 off 24 balls. His clean hitting, especially in the death overs, kept Rangpur alive.

Then came the final twist with Nurul Hasan turning the game out of nowhere. With the pressure mounting and 26 runs needed off the final over, the Rangpur skipper smashed an unbeaten 32 off just seven balls, including three massive sixes, to take his side home in dramatic fashion.

Despite losing three quick wickets in the 19th over, Nurul held his nerve in the final over bowled by Mayers and smashed 30 runs to finish the game with style.