Match Details
Date & Time:
30th Jan 2025, 1:00 PM
Match Number:
Match 39
Match Results:
KHT Won By 46 runs
Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders - Commentary
Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders - Commentary
Bangladesh Premier League, 2024/25
Khulna Tigers beat Rangpur Riders by 46 runs
Player of the match
Mohammad Naim - KHT
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
KHT
RAN
Right then, that is it from this run-fest where Khulna Tigers live to fight another day while Rangpur Riders miss the chance to confirm a top-two finish. Next up in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 is a battle between Chittagong Kings and Sylhet Strikers. That will begin in a short while, but you can just switch tabs to enjoy all the build-up to that match. Cheers!
Mehidy Hasan, the victorious skipper of Khulna Tigers says that this is an excellent win as they were under pressure and it was a do-or-die game for them. Praises Mohammad Naim for his century and says that he showed his class and character on this wicket. Mentions that everyone understood the importance of this game and stepped up Says that the bowling was brilliant and he is happy with Musfik Hasan as he was very good with the ball.
Mohammad Naim is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stunning hundred and three catches. He says that he is really happy with his performance but more importantly with the win. Adds that he worked on his range hitting, singles, and playing off-spin in the off-season, and that is helping him here. Says that he did not know that he now the top-scorer this season but he is delighted to be contributing towards the success of the team.
Nurul Hasan, the captain of Rangpur Riders says that it is disappointing because they started with 8 wins and now they have lost four matches on the trot. Adds that they have not been able to repeat their first-half performance in the second half of the season. Mentions that they conceded 20-30 runs more but Mohammad Naim batted really well on this wicket. Ends by saying that it is not good that despite their start, they have to rely on other teams to find out whether they will finish in the top two or not.
Presentation Time...
Defending 220, Khulna Tigers executed their plans to perfection! Nasum Ahmed set the tone early, Musfik Hasan owned the middle overs with three big strikes, and Mohammad Nawaz pushed them closer to the win with a double blow in one over. Hasan Mahmud got rid of Sarkar towards the end with the match already in the bag, but it was Mohammad Naim - after his stunning ton - who shone in the field with three catches. A couple of run out and a complete team effort sealed a commanding 46-run victory!
Khulna Tigers lit up the stage with a towering total - the highest in Mirpur in BPL history, fueled by a sensational ton from Mohammad Naim and valuable contributions all around. Rangpur Riders’ bowlers had no answers, except for Akif Javed, as the rest were sent on a leather hunt. Mohammad Saifuddin had a nightmare spell, leaking 55 in just three overs, with costly No Balls adding to Rangpur’s misery!
Rangpur Riders stumbled early, losing two quick wickets, and the pressure never eased. But amidst the chaos, Soumya Sarkar stood tall, waging a lone battle with a breathtaking 74 off 48 balls. He showcased his class and firepower, but with little support from the other end, his valiant effort went in vain as Rangpur fell short yet again!
Khulna Tigers roar back to keep their tournament hopes alive! A dominant performance from start to finish sees them crush Rangpur Riders, handing them their fourth straight defeat. A statement win, full of intent and authority!
174/9 (20.0)
Over 20
0
1
0
0
W
0
Akif Javed*
0 (4)
Nahid Rana
1 (3)
Hasan Mahmud
1/20 (4)
RAN
174/9
0
19.6
Hasan Mahmud to Akif Javed ,Dot to end the game! A full toss on off. This is hit to mid off for no run. Khulna Tigers win by 46 runs!
1
19.5
Hasan Mahmud to Nahid Rana ,Fuller and on middle. This is hit through mid-wicket for one.
0
19.4
Hasan Mahmud to Nahid Rana ,Slower and outside off. Rana swings but misses.
0
19.3
Hasan Mahmud to Nahid Rana ,A full toss on off. Rana pushes it to cover.
Nahid Rana is the last man in.
OUT
S Sarkar
74 (48)
b H Mahmud
Wkt
#9
4s/6s
6 / 5
SR
154.16
W
19.2
Hasan Mahmud to Soumya Sarkar ,OUT! TIMBER! That's a corker of a yorker. Angled into the leg pole. Sarkar looks to jam it out but fails to get the bat down in time. This sneaks through and hits the leg pole. A fine knock by Sarkar but it will go down in vain.
0
19.1
Hasan Mahmud to Soumya Sarkar ,A low full toss. This is hit down to long on. No run taken.
Over 19
0
0
0
W
4
0
Akif Javed*
0 (3)
Soumya Sarkar
74 (46)
Musfik Hasan
3/24 (4)
RAN
173/8
0
18.6
Musfik Hasan to Akif Javed ,Another slower one. Follows the batter as he makes room. Javed swings but misses again.
0
18.5
Musfik Hasan to Akif Javed ,Slower one outside off. Javed swings but misses.
0
18.4
Musfik Hasan to Akif Javed ,Makes room. This is full and wide outside off. Left alone.
Akif Javed comes out to the middle now.
OUT
R Hasan
14 (6)
run out (Islam Ankon)
Wkt
#8
4s/6s
0 / 2
SR
233.33
W
18.3
Musfik Hasan to Soumya Sarkar ,OUT! RUN OUT! Another fine yorker. On the pads. Sarkar looks to jam it out. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls towards the keeper, Mahidul Islam Ankon, who hits the stumps at his end with an underarm throw. Rakibul Hasan is short despite the dive.
4
18.2
Musfik Hasan to Soumya Sarkar ,FOUR! Off the top edge! Goes short and on middle. Sarkar looks to pull. This goes off the top edge and down to the fine leg fence.
0
18.1
Musfik Hasan to Soumya Sarkar ,Dots will only take the game away! A yorker on the pads. This is jammed out.
Over 18
0
0
1
wd
1
wd
6
6
Rakibul Hasan*
14 (6)
Soumya Sarkar
70 (43)
Abu Hider
0/54 (4)
RAN
169/7
0
17.6
Abu Hider to Rakibul Hasan ,Does not take the run! Fuller and outside off. This is driven but to cover.
0
17.5
Abu Hider to Rakibul Hasan ,Not the time to play such shots! Goes for the reverse sweep. This is full and wide outside off. He misses.
1
17.4
Abu Hider to Soumya Sarkar ,Just the single! A yorker outside off. This is jammed out to cover for one.
wd
17.4
Abu Hider to Soumya Sarkar ,And again! Very wide outside off. Left alone.
1
17.3
Abu Hider to Rakibul Hasan ,Fuller and outside off. This is driven through covers for one.
wd
17.3
Abu Hider to Rakibul Hasan ,WIDES WILL HELP! This is full and wide outside off. Left alone.
6
17.2
Abu Hider to Rakibul Hasan ,SIX! Make that two in two! What a hit! Fuller and on off. Hasan lifts this over the long off fence. That's a fine shot.
6
17.1
Abu Hider to Rakibul Hasan ,SIX! A lot more of these needed! Slower and shorter! On middle. This is pulled over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Over 17
1
W
W
wd
2
1
0
Rakibul Hasan*
1 (1)
Soumya Sarkar
69 (42)
Musfik Hasan
3/20 (3)
RAN
153/7
1
16.6
Musfik Hasan to Rakibul Hasan ,Around off. Hasan pushes it towards cover for one.
Rakibul Hasan walks out to face the hat-trick ball.
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