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The thrills never cease in cricket, as the entire cricket world is witnessing the T20 thrills of the ongoing Global Super Leagues. With the grand finale inching closer, Rangpur Riders ignited fresh excitement with a thrilling win in their last clash.
Facing Dubai Capitals, the Riders secured a thrilling 8-run victory and sealed their place in the final. Meanwhile, consecutive heartbreaks ended the Capitals’ journey with a bitter farewell.
Rangpur Riders Secure Final Berth
As the cricket world enjoys some unmissable T20 action in the ongoing Global Super League 2025, the last match between the Rangpur Riders and the Dubai Capitals added more thrills. Continuing their unbeaten streak, the Riders showcased their excellence in their last clash against the Dubai Capitals.
Batting first, the Rangpur Riders faced an early setback as Ibrahim Zadran walked away early, scoring 1 run. After that, Soumya Sarkar and Kyle Mayers' 37-run partnership steadied their innings. As the Capitals bowlers kept troubling the batters, Iftikhar Ahmed and Nurul Hasan’s game-changing 57-run partnership turned the tide.
Defending the total of 150 runs, the bowler set the stage on fire as Saif Hassan and Khaled Ahmed’s outstanding spell mounted pressure on the opponent. As the Dubai Capitals’ batting lineup faltered, the Riders secured an 8-run victory and secured a place in the finals. On July 18, they are set to face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the high-voltage final clash.
Capitals Bow Out Of The Tournament
The match ended in heartbreak for the Dubai Capitals, as they exited the tournament after consecutive losses. Bowling first in the last match, they secured an early breakthrough but lost their domination in the mid-way. After restricting the opponent in 158 runs, their woes deepened in the second innings.
Chasing the total, their batting lineup faltered against the Riders’ bowling attack. Despite Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Sediqullah Atal’s 48-run partnership, they failed to turn the tide and faced a heartbreaking defeat. With three defeats in four matches, they exited the tournament being on the fourth position of the points table.
