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MIRPUR: Mirza Baig and Aamer Jamal starred as Chattogram Royals sealed a place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 final with a six-wicket victory over Rajshahi Warriors here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, on Tuesday.

Set mere 134 to chase in Qualifier 1, Royals hit the winning runs on the third ball of the final over.

Mirza Baig and Mohammad Naim laid a strong foundation with a 64-run stand in 11.3 overs.

Naim 30 from 38 included three fours.

Despite the wicket, Chattogram Royal kept cruising as the Pakistani duo of Hasan Nawaz and Mirza Baig stitched a 34-run partnership, which brought the total to 98 in 15.3 overs.

Despite the wickets, Baig held the innings together and brought his side near the finishing line.

He eventually departed after scoring 45 from 47 balls with the help of four boundaries.

With nine required of the final over, Royals skipper Mahedi Hasan smashed a six and took a double run to take his side into the final. He remained unbeaten on 19 from nine balls.

For Rajshahi Warriors,  Abdul Gaffar Saqlain scalped two wickets.

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Earlier, put into bat first, Rajshahi Warriors batting lineup faltered under pressure and were skittled for 133 at the end of their 20 overs.

Sahibzada Farhan and Tanzid Hasan put on a 30-run partnership for the opening wicket in 5.3 overs.

Farhan was caught after scoring 21 off 19, which included a six and two fours.

However, it was Mahedi Hasan’s back-to-back strikes on successive deliveries that turned the game on its head. The spinner first snared Mushfiqur Rahim for a duck and followed up the wicket with the captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made eight.

As a result, Warriors were reduced to 49-3 in 8.4 overs.

Despite wickets tumbling around him, Tanzid kept his head cool, but Hasan Nawaz ended his resistance in the 14th over.

He departed after top-scoring for his side with 41 off 37, striking three fours and a six.

Aamer Jamal, meanwhile, cut through the lower order with two wickets as Abdul Gaffar Saqlain hit a quick-fire 32 from 15 to take his side to a competitive total.

The right-hander’s innings included three sixes and two fours.

For Chattogram Royal, Aamer Jamal bowled three overs and picked up two wickets while giving away 27. Mahedi Hasan also managed to pick two, while the rest of the five bowlers also picked one apiece.

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MIRPUR: Shoriful Islam’s five-wicket haul, backed by brisk knocks from Mahedi Hasan and Asif Ali powered Chattogram Royals to victory over Noakhali Express in the 25th fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26.

Royals chased down 127 on the loss of five wickets with 18 balls to spare.

Ihsanullah and Hasan Mahmud made early inroads with the ball to provide Noakhali Express a strong start.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the first wicket to fall, gone without scoring in the first over, followed by Mohammad Hari’s dismissal, who was caught for seven.

Ihsanullah struck again to remove Mahfijul Islam for duck quickly, followed by Mohammad Naim, who made 18 off seven with the aid of two fours and a six.

As a result, Chattogram Royals were reduced to 29-4 in 4.2 overs.

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However, a brief partnership of 40 runs between Hasan Nawaz and skipper Mahedi Hasan put the chase back on track.

The duo took the score to 69 in 9.3 overs before Nawaz was stumped for 11, leaving Royal five down.

The match was widely open, with Noakhali Express bowlers tailing up. But it was Asif Ali’s arrival at the crease that brought their side respite.

The recently retired Pakistani pinch hitter stitched an unbeaten 59* run stand with Mahedi and helped their side cross the finishing line.

Asif hit two sixes and two fours in his 36* off 30 while Mahedi remained one shy of a well-deserved half-century. He hit four boundaries and two sixes in his knock that put their side on top of the points table.

For Noakhali Express, Ihsanullah picked up two wickets.

Earlier, given the oppurtunity to bat first, Noakhali Express batters demonstrated a shambolic display as Chattogram Royals skittled them for 126 in 18.5 overs.

Hassan Eisakhil and Soumya Sarkar started positively with a 34-run stand in 3.1 overs.

Eisakhil and Sarkar made 25 and 14, respectively, and Express were 49-2 at the end of the powerplay.

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Despite two wickets in quick time, Noakhali Express was going steadily as Jaker Ali and Haider Ali launched a recovery with a 29-run partnership.

The pair brought the total to 78 in 9.4 overs before Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam wreaked havoc with the ball.

The bowling pair sparked a collapse, with Noakhali Express slumping to 91-6 from 78-2 in 13.1 overs.

Eventually, the whole team was bundled out with Shoriful Islam picking up a five-wicket haul while giving away just nine in 3.5 overs.

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SYLHET: Hasan Nawaz produced a match-winning performance to guide Chattogram Royals to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Rajshahi Warriors on the final ball of their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 clash on Friday.

After opting to bowl first, Chattogram Royals delivered a disciplined bowling display to restrict Rajshahi Warriors to a modest 128 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

The Warriors never found momentum with the bat, as wickets fell at regular intervals and no batter managed to post a significant score.

Muhammad Waseem and SM Meherob were the joint top-scorers with 19 runs apiece, while Akbar Ali and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim chipped in with 17 and 15, respectively.

Aamir Jamal led the Royals’ bowling effort with three wickets, while Shoriful Islam and Tanvir Islam claimed two each.

Captain Mahedi Hasan and Hasan Nawaz also contributed with a wicket apiece to complete a collective bowling effort.

The chase, however, was far from straightforward for Chattogram Royals. They were rocked early and found themselves struggling at 28 for 4 inside the power play.

Hasan Nawaz then combined with skipper Mahedi Hasan to steady the innings, adding 40 runs for the fifth wicket and briefly shifting momentum back in the Royals’ favour.

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Just as Chattogram looked set to take control, Sandeep Lamichhane dismissed Mahedi Hasan for 28 to reopen the contest.

Asif Ali followed with a crucial 27 off 25 balls, keeping the chase alive alongside Nawaz, but Binura Fernando’s breakthrough once again tilted the balance towards Rajshahi.

The match went down to the wire, with Chattogram needing 10 runs in the final over.

Nawaz rose to the occasion, striking eight runs off the first three deliveries.

Despite two consecutive dot balls from SM Meherob, Nawaz kept his composure and scampered back for a decisive double off the final delivery to seal a thrilling win.

Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 35 off 36 balls, anchoring the chase under pressure and proving decisive with both bat and ball.

With this victory, Chattogram Royals consolidated their position at the top of the BPL points table, while Rajshahi Warriors remain fourth as the league stage intensifies.

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SYLHET: Aamir Jamal picked up a four-wicket haul to power Chattogram Royals past Sylhet Titans by 14 runs in the 16th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here on Wednesday.

Set a challenging 199, Titans were bowled out on 184 in 19.4 overs.

The chase started on a shaky note as Parvez Hossain Emon departed for two in the second over. After an early wicket, Tawfique Khan and Afif Hossain put the chase back on track with a 40-run partnership.

Jamal jolted Sylhet Titans with a double wicket in the fifth over, removing Tawfique, who made 23 off 19, and Rony Talukdar for six.

As a result, Titans were reduced to 50-3 at the end of the power play.

Chattogram Royals mounted pressure with wickets at regular intervals, but Afif Hossain held the innings together with a couple of partnerships.

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Afif was eventually dismissed in the 11th over after scoring 46 from 33 with the aid of four boundaries and two sixes.

He remained the top-scorer in an otherwise shambolic batting display.

Eventually, Royals secured victory despite Khaled Ahmed’s fireworks, who hit three sixes and a four in his 25 from nine balls.

For Chattogram Royals, Aamir Jamal picked up a four-wicket haul, which was ably backed up by Tanvir Islam and Shoriful Islam, both picking up two wickets each.

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Earlier, put into bat first, Chattogram Royals racked up 198-5 at the end of their 20 overs.

Adam Rossington continued his fine form as he remained the highest scorer, with 49 off 38 balls, striking half a dozen boundaries and a six.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy remained the other notable contributor as he hit a brisk 44 from 21, laced with four sixes and three boundaries.

Meanwhile, skipper Mahedi Hasan provided the innings’ late flourish with 33 from just 13, studded with four boundaries and a six.

For Sylhet Titans, Ruyel Miah picked up three wickets.

With this, Chattogram Royals reclaimed top spot with eight points. On the contrary, Sylhet Titans are in third place with six points.

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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 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: 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: Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf delivered a devastating spell with the ball to steer Rangpur Riders to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chattogram Royals in the fifth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here on Monday.

Asked to bat first, Chattogram Royals never found momentum and were bundled out for 102 in 17.5 overs.

Opener Mohammad Naim provided the only real resistance, smashing a brisk 39 off just 20 balls, laced with seven boundaries and a six.

Mirza Baig added 20 from 24 deliveries, but the rest of the batting unit folded cheaply as Rangpur’s bowlers tightened the noose.

Faheem was the standout performer, ripping through the Royals’ middle and lower order with sensational figures of 5 for 17 in 3.5 overs.

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He was well supported by Mustafizur Rahman, who picked up two wickets, while Nahid Rana, Al Islam and Sufiyan Muqeem chipped in with a wicket apiece to ensure Chattogram never recovered.

Rangpur’s chase was equally authoritative. Openers Dawid Malan and Litton Das put the result beyond doubt with a fluent 91-run stand at the top.

Litton fell for 47 off 31 balls, striking four fours and two sixes, while Malan anchored the innings with a composed 51 from 48 deliveries, including five boundaries and a pair of sixes.

Although Mukidul Islam briefly lifted Chattogram’s hopes with figures of 2 for 5 in two overs, Rangpur Riders remained in complete control

Khushdil Shah and Mahmudullah calmly finished the job, guiding the Riders home in 15 overs to seal a comprehensive victory.

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