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MIRPUR: Tanzid Hasan’s sublime century backed by a dominant bowling performance helped Rajshahi Warriors crush Chattogram Royals here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Friday to claim their maiden BPL title.

Set stiff 175, Chattogram Royals were bowled out for 111 in 17.5 overs.

Binura Fernando who starred with the ball, provided Warriors their first breakthrough in the form of Mohammad Naim, who made nine.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy soon followed him after, gone without troubling the scorers to leave Royals in precarious position at 18-2 in 2.5 overs.

After early wickets Pakistani pair of Hasan Nawaz and Mirza Baig tried to stablize the innings with a brief 21-run partnership.

However, Hasan Murad picked up the crucial wicket of Nawaz to put his side on top in the BPL final. The right-hander made 11 from seven with the aid of six and a four.

As a result, Chattogram Royals were reduced to 39-3 in 5.4 overs.

Meanwhile, Mirza Baig held firm despite losing partners at the other end. Zahiduzzaman was the next batter to fall.

The wicket-keeper batter could not got going and was caught after sluggish 11 from 13 without hitting a single boundary.

Hasan Murad continued to turn on the screws as he snared skipper Mahedi Hasan for four to dent Royals further in the chase.

Consequently, Chattogram Royals were in dire straits 72-5 11.3 overs.

The arrival of Asif Ali provided his side a glimmer of hope as he tonked Tanzim Hasan Sakib for a huge maximum and four in the 12th over.

But the Royals slide continued as Baig resistance came to end in the 13th over. The right-hander made 39 from 36, striking two boundaries and a six.

After his dismissal, Royals innings quickly unraveled as Binura Fernando cut through the lower order.

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Eventually, the whole team was bunlded out, handing Rajshahi Warriors their maiden BPL trophy.

For Rajshahi Warriors, Binura Fernando was the pick of the bowler as he picked up four wickets for nine runs in three overs. Hasan Murad was the other bowler who scalped three to put his name on the honours board in big final.

Earlier, given the opportunity to bat first in final, Chattogram Royals put on a big total of 174-4 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to Tanzid Hasan’s century.

Sahibzada Farhan and Tanzid Hasan laid a solid foundation with an 83 run stand in 10.2 overs. Tanzid remained the core aggressor in the partnership while Farhan played the second fiddle.

Mukidul Islam provided Royals their first breakthrough in the shape of Farhan’s wicket who made 30 off 30 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

Despite the wicket, Chattogram Royals upped the anti as veteran batter Kane Williamson forged a 47-run partnership.

Williamson departed for well made 24 off 15 as hit two fours and a six.

Chattogram Royals did well at the back of the innings to slow down the scoring, yet Tanzid reached the triple figures in the 18th over.

The left-hander made 100 from 62 deliveries which included seven sixes and six fours.

For Chattogram Royals, Mukidul Islam and Shoriful Islam took two wicket each.

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MIRPUR: Fast bowler Ripon Mondol picked up a four-wicket haul to seal a narrow five-run victory for Rajshahi Warriors in the 26th fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26.

Set a challenging 148, Sylhet Titans fell short in the final over, ending their innings on 142 for 9.

With this win, Titans are now at the top position on the points table with seven victories out of nine games.

After losing two wickets inside the first three overs, Mominul Haque and Parvez Hossain Emon put the chase back on track with a gritty 49-run partnership.

Parvez Hossain Emon top-scored with 41 off 30, striking four sixes and a boundary.

Despite the wicket, Titans were kept afloat by Mominul Haque and Afif Hossain, who stitched another partnership of 32 runs.

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The pair brought the score to 96 before Ripon Mondol sparked a collapse that the Titans could not recover from.

As a result, Sylhet Titans slumped to 111-6 from 94-4 in 16.1 overs. Moeen Ali showed some resistance with 27 from 12 balls, hitting three sixes and a boundary.

However, Binura Fernando held his nerve and defended 11 in the final over to seal victory for his side.

For Rajshahi Warriors, Ripon Mondol starred with the ball, scalping four wickets, while Binura Fernando supported him well with two wickets.

Earlier, put into bat first, Rajshahi Warriors made 147-8 at the end of their allotted 20 overs.

Mushfiqur Rahim remained the top-scorer with 40 to his name from 30 balls, laced with four boundaries and a six.

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was the other notable batter, who hit five fours and a boundary in his 34 from 21 balls.

The pair added a crucial 56-run stand for the third wicket, which remained the cornerstone in the Warriors’ winning total.

For Sylhet Titans, Nasum Ahmed and Shohidul Islam scalped two wickets each.

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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: An all-round effort led by Imad Wasim and Abdullah Al Mamun guided Dhaka Capitals to a comfortable victory over Rajshahi Warriors in their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) clash at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Opting to field first, Dhaka Capitals struck immediately as Imad delivered a perfect start, dismissing Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan with the very first ball of the innings.

Rajshahi skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, fresh off an unbeaten century in the previous match, tried to steady the innings and emerged as the top-scorer with 37 off 28 balls, laced with two fours and as many sixes.

However, Rajshahi failed to build momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals against a disciplined bowling display.

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Mushfiqur Rahim chipped in with 24 off 23 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz provided some late resistance with an unbeaten 26 off 26 deliveries.

Rajshahi Warriors were eventually restricted to 132 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Imad Wasim was the standout with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 for 16.

Nasir Hossain picked up two wickets, while Salman Mirza, Ziaur Rahman and Mohammad Saifuddin claimed one apiece to keep Rajshahi in check.

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In reply, Dhaka Capitals suffered an early setback as opener Saif Hassan was dismissed for one in the second over.

Abdullah Al Mamun then took charge of the chase, anchoring the innings with a composed 45 off 39 balls, including five boundaries and a six, to put his side firmly in control.

After Mamun’s dismissal, Sabbir Rahman played a brisk cameo of 21 off just 10 deliveries, sealing the chase in style with a towering six, as Dhaka Capitals crossed the target with ease.

For Rajshahi Warriors, Mohammad Nawaz was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Sandeep Lamichhane picked up one each.

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Tragedy struck the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Saturday as Dhaka Capitals assistant coach, Mahbub Ali Zaki, collapsed just before the clash against Rajshahi Warriors in Sylhet and later passed away.

The incident occurred during pre-match preparations, roughly 20 minutes before the scheduled start.

Players from both teams were warming up near their dressing rooms when Zaki suddenly fell ill and collapsed.

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Emergency medical attention was administered immediately, including CPR, before he was rushed to Al Haramain Hospital in Sylhet.

Despite intensive care efforts and being moved to the hospital’s ICU, Zaki, a seasoned domestic cricket coach, could not be saved and succumbed to a heart attack.

Dhaka Capitals confirmed the heartbreaking news through an official statement on social media, expressing profound grief over the loss.

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“It is with great sadness to we inform you that our dear assistant coach of the Dhaka Capitals family has left us after suffering from heart disease,” the franchise wrote on Facebook.

“We are deeply saddened by this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.”

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