BPL 2024-25 Match 17: Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers – Match Highlights and Scorecard
Sylhet Strikers beat Khulna Tigers by 8 runs in the 17th match of the BPL 2024-25.
In Match 17 of BPL 2024-25 at Sylhet International Stadium, Sylhet Strikers edged past Khulna Tigers by 8 runs in a closely fought encounter. The Strikers defended their total of 182/5, restricting Khulna to 174/9 in 20 overs.
Batting first, Sylhet Strikers posted 182/5, with Zakir Hasan’s unbeaten 75 off 46 balls being the standout performance. Rony Talukdar provided a solid start with 56 off 44 balls, while Aaron Jones chipped in with a quickfire 20 off 6 deliveries. Abu Hider was the pick of the Khulna bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs.
In reply, Khulna Tigers fell short despite William Bosisto’s 43 off 40 balls and Mohammad Nawaz’s brisk 33 off 18 balls. Mahidul Islam Ankon scored 28 off 16 balls but could not take his team over the line. Sylhet’s bowlers, led by Ruyel Miah (2/28) and Reece Topley (2/45), held their nerve in the final overs to seal the win.
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers Match Scorecard
Sylhet Strikers: 182/5 (20 Overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rony Talukdar | c Ziaur Rahman b A Hider | 56 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 127.27 |
| Rahkeem Cornwall | b A Hider | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| George Munsey | b N Ahmed | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Zakir Hasan | Not out | 75 | 46 | 3 | 6 | 163.04 |
| Aaron Jones | c MI Ankon b Ziaur Rahman | 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 333.33 |
| Jaker Ali Anik | b Ziaur Rahman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ariful Haque-1 | Not out | 21 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 161.54 |
| Extra | 4 15 (b 0, w 2, nb 2, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 182/5 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Hider | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 4 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 13.25 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Ziaur Rahman | 3 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 13.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Rahkeem Cornwall – 2.4 ov), 2-15 (George Munsey – 4.2 ov), 3-121 (Rony Talukdar – 14.3 ov), 4-150 (Aaron Jones – 16.2 ov), 5-150 (Jaker Ali Anik – 16.3 ov)
Khulna Tigers: 174/9 (20 Overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bosisto | c A Jones b R Topley | 43 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 107.50 |
| Mohammad Naim | b N Islam | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Imrul Kayes | c R Talukdar b T Sakib | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Darwish Rasooli | c & b R Topley | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | c Ariful Haque b R Miah | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c MZ Hasan b T Sakib | 33 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 183.33 |
| Mahidul Islam Ankon | runout (R Miah) | 28 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Ziaur Rahman | runout (R Topley) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Abu Hider | c T Sakib b R Miah | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 233.33 |
| Nasum Ahmed | Not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Hasan Mahmud | Not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extra | 8 15 (b 0, w 7, nb 1, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 174/9 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahkeem Cornwall | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Nahidul Islam | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Tanzim Sakib | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Reece Topley | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Ruyel Miah | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Mohammad Naim – 3.1 ov), 2-24 (Imrul Kayes – 4.1 ov), 3-47 (Darwish Rasooli – 5.6 ov), 4-81 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 11.3 ov), 5-98 (William Bosisto – 13.2 ov), 6-130 (Mohammad Nawaz – 16.1 ov), 7-138 (Ziaur Rahman – 17.3 ov), 8-173 (Abu Hider – 19.4 ov), 9-173 (Mahidul Islam Ankon – 19.5 ov)
Match Result: Sylhet Strikers won by 8 runs
Player of the Match: Zakir Hasan
