A superb unbeaten century from Mohammad Naim architected Khulna Tigers' 46-run victory over Rangpur Riders in match 39 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday, 30 January 2025. (More Cricket News)
Naim carried his bat, staying not out at 111 off just 62 balls as the Tigers posted a mammoth 220 runs on the board. In reply, the Riders could only muster 174 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs.
Musfik Hasan (24/3 in four overs) claimed three wickets for Khulna, while Mohammad Nawaz (8/2) snared two wickets in a single over.
Toss UpdateKhulna Tigers won the toss and opted to bat first against Rangpur Riders in Dhaka.
Earlier in the match, a raucous crowd gave the Chinese players full support as they faced a formidable Pakistan. The game started slow with both teams struggling to find space in each other's defence. However, China kept control of the ball and made more attacks than Pakistan.
Playing XIsRangpur Riders: Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nurul Hasan (C/WK), Tawfique Khan, Azizul Hakim Tamim, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Akif Javed, Rakibul Hasan, Nahid Rana.
Khulna Tigers: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan (C), Alex Ross, Afif Hossain, William Bosisto, Mohammad Nawaz, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), Hasan Mahmud, Abu Hider, Nasum Ahmed.
Rangpur Riders are second on the points table with 16 points in 12 matches. Khulna Tigers are fifth on the table with 10 points in 11 matches. Fortune Barishal are leading with 18 points.
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