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SYLHET: Adam Rossington’s 58 from 41 and Hasan Nawaz’s 46 off 38 lifted Chattogram Royals to a competitive total against Rangpur Riders in the 14th fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-2026.

Put into bat first, Royals racked up 169 for 5 at the end of their allotted 20 overs.

The opening wicket partnership added 22 in 3.4 overs before Mustafizur Rahman trapped Mohammad Naim lbw for 16.

Meanwhile, Rossington, fresh from a half-century in the previous outing, continued his fine form. The right-handed batter first added 26 with Mahmudul Hasan Joy for the second wicket, which brought the score to 48 in 5.5 overs.

Joy stay was cut short as he made 12 from seven balls.

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However, the highlight of the Royal innings was Hasan Nawaz’s and Adam Rossington’s partnership of 82 runs for the third wicket.

The pair batted briskly and propelled the score to 130 in 16 overs.

With the Royals cruising towards a big total, Rangpur Riders managed to hold things back with three wickets in quick succession.

Rossington, Hasan, who played his first game of the tournament after representing Desert Vipers inthe ILT20 final yesterday, and Asif Ali (1) were removed in a span of three overs.

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As a result, the Royals slumped to 136-5 from 130-2 before Aamer Jamal and the skipper’s vital runs took their score to over the 150-run mark.

For Rangpur Riders, Mustafizur Rahman and Akif Javed remained the pick of bowlers as they took two apiece.

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SYLHET: A devastating spell from Nasum Ahmed dismantled Haider Ali-led Noakhali Express as Sylhet Titans cruised to a one-sided victory in the 13th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 on Monday.

Asked to bat first, Noakhali endured a torrid outing with the bat and were bundled out for just 61 in 14.2 overs, the fourth-lowest total in BPL history and the lowest of the ongoing season.

Left-arm spinner Nasum was the chief architect of the collapse, returning sensational figures of 5 for 7 from his four overs.

Mohammad Amir and Mehidy Hasan Miraz chipped in with a wicket apiece, tightening the noose around the struggling batting line-up.

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Only two Noakhali batters reached double figures. Wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon top-scored with a 32-ball 25, striking a boundary and a six, while opener Habibur Rahman Sohan added 18 off 16 deliveries, including three boundaries.

Captain Haider Ali endured a forgettable outing, managing just five runs from 12 balls, as four of his teammates departed without scoring.

The dismal total now sits fourth on the list of lowest scores in BPL history, with the unwanted record still held by Khulna Tigers, who were dismissed for 44 against Rangpur Riders in the 2016 edition.

Sylhet Titans made light work of the modest target but not before a brief wobble at the start of the chase, losing Parvez Hossain Emon for one in the opening over.

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Tawfique Khan and Zakir Hasan then took control, adding a decisive 53-run stand that effectively ended the contest. Tawfique led the charge with a brisk 32 off 18 balls, while Zakir anchored the innings with 24 from 23 deliveries.

Afif Hossain fell cheaply for two, but Moeen Ali calmly struck the winning run off his very first ball to seal the chase in just 8.4 overs. Zahir Khan was the lone bright spot for Noakhali in the field, claiming three wickets.

The emphatic win lifted Sylhet Titans to third place on the BPL 2025-26 points table. Noakhali Express, meanwhile, continue to search for their first victory in their debut campaign, having now suffered four defeats on the trot.

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SYLHET: All-round Khushdil Shah and an impressive final over from pacer Mustafizur Rahman helped Rangpur Riders seal a thrilling five-run victory over Dhaka Capitals in the 12th fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26.

Set 156, Capitals fell short by five runs at the end of their 20 overs, with 10 required on the last six balls.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Abdullah Al Mamun provided a solid start with 54 on the board in the first six overs.

However, Kyle Mayers and Khushdil Shah removed both batters in consecutive overs to put Dhaka Capitals back into the game.

Gurbaz made 31 from 22 with the aid of five fours and six, while Mamun hit four boundaries in his 20 off 18.

Despite the wickets, Mohammad Mithun and Saif Hassan were able to lift their side out of trouble as they added 51 for the third wicket partnership. The pair composed a batting partnership that brought the score to 111 in 15.1 overs.

Saif made 15 from 24 balls, an innings without a single boundary.

Meanwhile, Mithun managed to string a couple of partnerships, first wiht Shamim Hossain and then with Sabbir Rahman, that brought them near the target.

But it was an impressive final over from Mustafizur that turned the match on its head.

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With 10 required of six, Mustafizur started with a single, followed by two dots on the next two deliveries. The left-arm pacer gave nothing away in the next three balls as Sabbir and Mithun could only take three singles.

For Rangpur Riders, Khushdil Shah, Kyle Mayers, Mustafizur Rahman, and Al Islam picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, put into bat first, Rangpur Riders were limited to 155-5 in their 20 overs.

Dhaka Capitals bowlers put Riders in early trouble as they were reduced to 30-3 in 5.2 overs.

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But it was Dawid Malan’s and Mahmudullah’s 74-run stand that laid the foundation for a competitive total.

The stand eventually ended with Malan’s wicket, the scorecard reading 104-4 in 14.2 overs.

Mahmudullah, meanwhile, continued on and scored a half-century before getting caught in the 17th over. The right-handed batter made 51 off 41 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

Khushdil, on the other hand, provided Riders’ innings with a s late flourish, scoring a brisk 38* off 21, which included two sixes and four boundaries.

For Dhaka Capitals, Ziaur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers as he took two wickets in his quota of four overs.

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SYLHET: A clinical bowling display backed by Adam Rossington’s and Mohammad Naim half-centuries powered Chattogram Royals to a nine wicket win over Sylhet Titans in the 11th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Royals chased down a mere target of 127 with ease in 16 overs, losing only wicket in the process.

Mohammad Naim and Adam Rossington made the contest one sided affair with a monumental 115-run partnership for the opening wicket.

The pair took full advantage of fielding restrictions, managing to put 52 in first six overs.

But, it was the middle phase of the innings in which both batters took Sylhet Titans bowlers to the cleaners. After a solid powerplay, Rossington and Naim scored 78 in the middled phase of the innings.

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Naim who made 52 off 37, striking four boundaries and three sixes, perished on the fourth ball of the 13th over.

Meanwhile, Adam Rossington remained unbeaten on 73 off just 53 balls with the aid of eight fours and two sixes.

For Sylhet Titans, Rahatul Ferdous took one wicket.

Earlier, put in to bat first, Sylhet Titans could not get going and eventually ended their innings on 126 for 7 in 20 overs.

Chattogram Royals bowlers put pressure from the start as half of Sylhet side was sent back in first five overs.

As a result, they were reduced to 34-5 with Azmatullah Omarzai and Parvez Hossain Emon on the crease.

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The duo stablized the innings with 43-run partnership which provided them some respite.

Emon made 17 whereas Azmatullah Omarzai remained the top-scorer with 44 from 41 balls with the help of a maximum and four boundaries.

For Royals, Mirza Baig and Mahedi Hasan scalped two apiece. Aamer Jamal, Mukidul Islam and Shoriful Islam also took one each.

With this win, Chattogram Royals are now at top position, with three wins out of four games.

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SYLHET: Faheem Ashraf continued his impressive bowling with a three-wicket haul against Sylhet Titans to help Rangpur Riders secure a six-wicket win in the 10th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Rangpur Riders chased down the 145-run target with ease in 18.5 overs.

Dawid Malan (19) was removed early in the fourth over, bringing Liton Das and Towhid Hridoy to the crease, with both batters adding 23 for the second wicket partnership.

Hridoy fell in the seventh over for six, reducing Rangpur Riders to 44-2 in 7.5 overs.

However, Kyle Mayers and Das kept Sylhet bowlers at bay with a 34-run partnership as the scorecard read 78 in 13 overs.

But Saim Ayub and Ethan Brookes removed both set batters which brought their side back into game. At this stage, Rangpur Riders were 95-4.

Eventually, it was Mahmudullah and Khushdil Shah’s unbeaten half-century partnership that took them over the line.

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Mahmudullah made 34* from just 16 with the help of five fours and six, whereas Khushdil unbeaten 19, which included two fours and a six.

For Sylhet Titans Khaled Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Saim Ayub and Ethan Brookes picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, after being put into bat first, Sylhet Titans could only muster 144-8 at the end of their 20 overs.

Rangpur Riders inflicted a poor start as Sylhet Titans were reduced to 35-3 in 5.1 overs.

Parvez Hossain Emon and Afif Hossain tried to stabilize the innings with a 28-run partnership. But the former fell for 15 to put Rangpur Riders on top.

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With Titans 63-4, Afif partnered with Ethan Brookes, propelling the score to 129 in 17.2 overs.

However, Rangpur Riders effectively controlled the scoring rate in the final overs, preventing the opposition from setting a daunting target.

Afif made 46 from 31 balls while Brookes managed to add 30 to the total with the help of a six and two boundaries.

For Rangpur Riders, Faheem Ashraf put on a show with the ball, picking up three wickets in his quota of four overs. Mustafizur Rahman was equally good, snaring three wickets.

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SYLHET: Adam Rossington and Mohammad Naim produced a dominant opening partnership to steer Chattogram Royals to a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Dhaka Capitals in the ninth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here on Friday.

After opting to bowl first, the Royals delivered a clinical performance with the ball, dismissing the Dhaka Capitals for a modest 122 in 19.4 overs.

The Capitals never found momentum, with their batting line-up struggling against disciplined bowling and clever variations. Only three Dhaka batters managed to reach double figures.

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Mohammad Saifuddin top-scored with an unbeaten 33, while Usman Khan contributed a brisk 21 off 15 balls. Nasir Hossain laboured to 17 from 20 deliveries as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.

Shoriful Islam and Tanvir Islam were the standout performers for Chattogram, claiming three wickets apiece to dismantle the middle order.

Mahedi Hasan provided valuable support with two wickets, while Aamir Jamal chipped in with one scalp.

In reply, the Royals made light work of the chase. Rossington and Naim came out with positive intent and never allowed the Capitals a way back into the contest.

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The pair put together an unbeaten opening stand of 123, sealing the target in just 12.4 overs.

Rossington led the charge with a fluent 60 off 36 balls, striking nine fours and two sixes. At the other end, Naim played the perfect supporting role, scoring 54 from 40 deliveries, which included seven boundaries and a six.

The emphatic win marked Chattogram Royals’ second victory in three matches, lifting them to second place on the BPL points table. Dhaka Capitals, meanwhile, remain fifth, having managed just one win from their opening three games.

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SYLHET: Sahibzada Farhan’s gutsy knock and Ripon Mondol’s late heroics with the ball sealed a thrilling Super Over victory for Rajshahi Warriors over Rangpur Riders in the eighth fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26.

The Warriors eased past Riders on the third ball of the Super Over with seven to chase as Tanzid Hasan scored 10* from three balls.

Ripon bowled a tight over under pressure, taking one wicket and limiting Riders to only six.

Earlier, the match was tied after Rangpur Riders managed to score 159-6 at the end of their 20 overs.

David Malan remained the notable contributor with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 63 off 50 balls, laced with half a dozen boundaries and two sixes.

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Rangpur Riders lost Litton Das for 16 in the third over, which brought Towhid Hridoy to the crease.

David Malan and Hridoy put on a century stand, which at one stage made the contest a one-sided affair.

However, SM Meherob, the latter, for 53 to give his side an opening, which was followed by a middle-order collapse, putting Riders on the brink.

It was all down to the final over with Ripon Mondol delivering under the pressure while defending seven. He picked up two wickets in the final over and a run out to make it a Super Over contest.

Earlier, after being put into bat first, Rajshahi Warriors managed to score 159-8 at the end of their innings.

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Sahibzada Farhan remained the notable contributor with 65 from 46 balls with the aid of eight fours and two sixes. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto made 41 off 30 balls, striking five fours and a six.

The pair’s 93-run partnership for the second wicket was instrumental in setting the tone for his side before a middle-order collapse left them reeling at the end of their 20 overs.

For Rangpur Riders, Faheem Ashraf remained the standout bowler with three wickets to his name.

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SYLHET: Azmatullah Omarzai showcased his all-round prowess to lead Sylhet Titans to a narrow six-run victory over Dhaka Capitals, who fell short despite Shamim Hossain’s spirited knock in the seventh fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025.

Set stiff 174, Capitals scored 167 for 8 at the end of their 20 overs.

Mohammad Amir removed opener Zubaid Akbari in the second over to give Titans a strong start, before Nasum Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Omarzai left them reeling at 43-5 in 7.3 overs.

Usman was cleaned up for 21, while Saif Hassan followed him after for nine, and skipper Mohammad Mithun could not open his account.

They were put in dire straits Nasir Hossain was trapped lbw for five.

With half of Capitals’ side back in the hutch, Shamim Hossain and Sabbir Rahman tried to arrest the slide with a 46-run partnership.

The duo partnership brought the score to 89 before Sabbir was removed for 23 off 19.

With wickets tumbling around, it was Shamim’s lone hand that brought the team near the target. He single-handedly brought Capitals back into the match, thanks to a ninth-wicket partnership of 52* with Taskin Ahmed.

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But in the end, it proved too much for his side as Shamim Hossain remained unbeaten on 81 from 43 with the aid of nine fours and three sixes.

For Sylhet Titans, Azmatullah Omarzai delivered with the ball and picked up three wickets. Nasum Ahmed and Mohammad Amir also chipped in with two wickets each.

Earlier, Dhaka Capitals invited Sylhet Titans to bat first as they managed to put 173-5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Saim Ayub and Rony Talukdar put on 16 in 2.2 overs before the latter was dismissed for 11.

Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not trouble the scorers and only scored six. With 22-2 in 3.4 overs, Saim and Parvez Hossain Emon forged a 64-run partnership.

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Saim was dismissed for 29 off 34 balls with the help of a boundary.

However, it was Azmatullah Omarzai’s and Parvez Hossain Emon’s decisive 51* run partnership off just 20 balls that shifted the momentum in Titans’ favor.

Emon’s 44 from 32 included two fours and two sixes, while Omarzai hit three sixes and five fours in his half-century off just 24 balls.

Salman Mirza picked up two wickets in his quota of four overs for Dhaka Capitals.

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DHAKA: The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council has decided to remove Chattogram as a venue for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, following scheduling disruptions caused by a two-day suspension of the tournament earlier this week.

The BPL was paused after the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, forcing organisers to revise the tournament schedule.

As a result, Sylhet will continue to host matches until January 12, after which the action will shift to Dhaka for three match days, followed by the playoffs and the final, scheduled for January 23.

BPL member secretary Iftekhar Rahman said the decision was driven by logistical constraints and the need to safeguard Bangladesh players’ preparations ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins shortly after the league concludes.

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“There was no room to create gaps in our fixtures,” Iftekhar said. “Shifting from Sylhet to Chattogram would require at least two days, especially for moving broadcast equipment between the two cities. After losing two match days earlier in the week, that move was no longer feasible.”

He added that maintaining the original final date was a key consideration.

“We could not afford to push the final even by a day, as the national team needs time to prepare for the World Cup. Unfortunately, that meant Chattogram had to be dropped from the remaining schedule.”

Iftekhar acknowledged the disappointment of fans in Chattogram but noted that venue allocations often involve trade-offs.

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“If we had started the tournament in Chattogram, Sylhet would have missed out. These decisions are never easy, but we had to weigh all factors,” he concluded.

The venue reshuffle is the latest challenge in what has been a turbulent BPL season.

The tournament began under a cloud after the Chattogram Royals’ owner withdrew from the franchise just a day before the opening match on December 26.

Since then, Noakhali Express coach Khaled Mahmud staged a walkout over inadequate practice facilities, while the league was also rocked by tragedy when Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki passed away moments before their fixture against Rajshahi Warriors.

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SYLHET: Ripon Mondol’s four-wicket haul propelled Rajshahi Warriors to a six-wicket victory over Noakhali Express in the sixth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Rajshahi Warriors chased down a mere target of 125 with ease in 17.5 overs, losing four wickets in the process.

After losing Sahibzada Farhan for two in the very first over, Rajshahi batters made light work of the chase with Tanzid Hasan and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto bringing the total to 67 in 6.4 overs.

However, after the powerplay ended, three wickets in quick succession brought Noakhali Express back into the game.

The 65-run stand ended with Shanto’s wicket, who made 24 off 20 balls, which included two fours and a six.

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Soon after Tanzid and Hussain Talat fell, which slumped Rajshahi to 73-4 from 67-1.

But it was Mushfiqur Rahim’s rescue act that ensured that his side ended on the winning side. The wicket-keeper batter stitched an unbeaten 52-run partnership with Yasir Ali that took Rajshahi Warriors over the line.

Rahim top-scored with 28* from 30 while Ali struck a boundary and six in his 23 off 26 balls.

For Noakhali Express, Hasan Mahmud managed to take two wickets in his quota of four overs.

Earlier, after being put into bat first, a clinical bowling effort restricted Noakhali Express to 124-8 in their 20 overs.

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After a vivid 18-run opening over from Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rajshahi Warriors bowlers pulled things back and removed Habibur Rahman Sohan, who made five.

Sabbir Hossain was the second wicket to fall, leaving Noakhali Express two down at 37 in 4.1 overs.

Maaz Sadaqat, who was looking good, also departed after scoring 25 from 19 balls. The soutpaw struck two fours and a six in his knock.

Rajshahi bowlers continued to take wickets in the middle overs, which never allowed the opposition bowlers to get going except skipper Haider Ali, who top-scored with 33 from 28 balls with the aid of four boundaries.

For Rajshahi Warriors, Ripon Mondol starred with a four-wicket haul. Tanzim Hasan Sakib remained the other notable contributor with two wickets to his name.

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