BPL 2024-25 Capitals vs Riders Highlights: Nahid Rana's 3-fer, Khushdil Shah's Heroics Crush Capitals 

Nahid Rana bagged a 3-fer against Capitals in BPL match [Source: @Joyerlorai/X.com]

Rangpur Riders displayed power with both the bat and the ball at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, crushing Dhaka Capitals with a seven-wicket win in Match 11 of the BPL 2024-25. Choosing to bowl first, the Riders tumbled down the Capitals' batting order early and chased the small total in 13.2 overs to ensure a smooth victory.

Here’s the timeline of how Capitals vs Riders panned out in Sylhet:

Capitals vs Riders Highlights: Akif Javed's Wicket Plus Maiden Over, Khushdil Shah's Spell, Trigger Capitals Collapse

Akif Javed was a crucial pacer for the Riders who helped in dismantling the top order of the Dhaka Capitals. Javed shone in his 4th over where he not only snagged a maiden over but also dismissed opener Habibur Rahman in the very first ball of that over to hit Capitals' hopes. Javed bowled for 3.3 overs and conceded only 13 runs while picking 2 wickets. 

Notably, Khushdil Shah triggered the collapse of the Capitals' middle order with Sabbir Rahman and Thisara Perera's wicket that added to Capitals' woes and bundled them for a total of 111 runs within 16.3 overs.

Shah managed to bag his two wickets in only two overs he bowled and conceded 14 runs in the process which resulted in his economy rate of a decent 7.00.

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Capitals vs Riders Highlights: Nahid Rana Bags 3-fer To Dismantle Capitals' Batting Lineup

Nahid Rana meanwhile bagged his 3-fer as he sent back the dangerous Litton Das for 9 runs. Rana also bagged Alauddin Babu and Amir Hamza from the middle order to complete his three-wicket haul in a crucial moment in the game completely crippling the Capitals. 

Rana completed his four-over spell and significantly contributed with an impressive economy rate of 5.25 while conceding 21 runs.

Capitals vs Riders Highlights: Alex Hales' Heroics Crush Capitals' Low-Total Defence

Coming in to chase a small total of 112 in 20 overs, the Riders' openers had an early hiccup in the 4th over but Alex Hales decided to show intent. The English batter played a flashy knock of 44 off 27 balls. While he was dismissed by Mosaddek Hossain in the 9th over, the game was already out of hands for the Capitals.

Khushdil Shah shone with the bat after the ball and played a quickfire of 27 off 13 with Iftikhar Ahmed to guide Riders home with a 7-wicket victory within 13.2 overs.

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