BPL 2024-25 Match 20: Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers – Match Highlights and Scorecard
Rangpur Riders beat Khulna Tigers by 8 runs in the 20th match of the BPL 2024-25.
The Rangpur Riders edged out the Khulna Tigers by 8 runs in a closely contested 20th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Khushdil Shah’s explosive knock and Akif Javed’s brilliant bowling turned the tide in favor of the Riders.
Rangpur Riders Set a Challenging Target
Opting to bat first, Rangpur Riders posted a solid 186/5 in their 20 overs, powered by Khushdil Shah’s sensational unbeaten 73 off just 35 balls. His innings included 4 fours and 6 sixes, showcasing his destructive batting at the death. Tawfique Khan provided a steady start with a composed 36 off 30 balls, while Iftikhar Ahmed anchored the innings with 43 runs from 36 balls.
Among the Khulna bowlers, Abu Hider (2/37) and Hasan Mahmud (2/38) were the most successful, but the Riders’ batters dominated the middle overs, ensuring a strong finish.
Khulna Tigers’ Spirited Chase Falls Short
In reply, the Khulna Tigers got off to a decent start with Mohammad Naim leading the charge with a fluent 58 off 41 balls, supported by captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who struck a quick-fire 39 off 24 balls. Afif Hossain kept the chase alive with a blistering 29 off just 15 balls.
However, Rangpur’s disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs tilted the game. Akif Javed emerged as the standout bowler for the Riders, claiming 3/29 in his 4 overs, including key wickets in the middle order. Mahedi Hasan (2/27) and Mohammad Saifuddin (2/28) added to the Tigers’ woes with crucial strikes.
Despite a valiant effort from the Tigers’ batters, their lower order faltered, losing quick wickets in the final overs. Khulna needed 10 runs off the last over but could only manage a single run, finishing at 178/9.
Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers Full Match Scorecard
Rangpur Riders: 186/5 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawfique Khan | c M Nawaz b A Hider | 36 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Steven Taylor | b A Hider | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Saif Hassan | b H Mahmud | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | lbw b H Mahmud | 43 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 119.44 |
| Khushdil Shah | Not out | 73 | 35 | 4 | 6 | 208.57 |
| Nurul Hasan | runout (H Mahmud / A Hider) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extra | 13 15 (b 0, w 10, nb 1, lb 2) | |||||
| Total | 186/5 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Hider | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Salman Irshad | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Steven Taylor – 2.2 ov), 2-30 (Saif Hassan – 5.3 ov), 3-70 (Tawfique Khan – 10.3 ov), 4-185 (Iftikhar Ahmed – 19.5 ov), 5-186 (Nurul Hasan – 19.6 ov)
Khulna Tigers: 178/9 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwish Rasooli | b Akif Javed | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 |
| Mohammad Naim | c & b M Hasan | 58 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 141.46 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | c Akif Javed b M Saifuddin | 39 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 162.50 |
| Afif Hossain | lbw b M Hasan | 29 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 193.33 |
| Mahidul Islam Ankon | b Akif Javed | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | runout (S Hassan) | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Imrul Kayes | c I Ahmed b Akif Javed | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Abu Hider | c SR Taylor b M Saifuddin | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nasum Ahmed | runout (S Hassan / N Hasan) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hasan Mahmud | Not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Salman Irshad | Not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extra | 10 15 (b 0, w 9, nb 0, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 178/9 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.33 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Rejaur Rahman Raja | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Nahid Rana | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 |
| Khushdil Shah | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-31 (Darwish Rasooli – 3.6 ov), 2-92 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 11.1 ov), 3-137 (Mohammad Naim – 14.5 ov), 4-165 (Afif Hossain – 17.1 ov), 5-169 (Mahidul Islam Ankon – 18.2 ov), 6-175 (Imrul Kayes – 18.6 ov), 7-177 (Mohammad Nawaz – 19.3 ov), 8-177 (Nasum Ahmed – 19.4 ov), 9-177 (Abu Hider – 19.5 ov)
Match Result: Rangpur Riders won by 8 runs
Player of the Match: Akif Javed
