Cricket Highlights, Jan 02: Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (6th Match) – BRSAL vs RAR

BRSAL vs RAR (6th Match) – Highlights

This article will discuss the BRSAL vs RAR for Cricket Highlights of Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 in the 6th Match on Jan 03 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. This piece delves into the electrifying sixth encounter of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, hosted at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on January 2, 2025. The showdown saw BRSAL and RAR locking horns, with RAR showcasing their supremacy. Fortune Barishal, stepping up to bat first, could only muster a humble tally of 124 runs.In response, Rangpur Riders chased the target with ease, reaching 128/2 in just 15 overs, securing an emphatic 8-wicket victory with 30 balls to spare. 

The innings began with a promising cameo from skipper Tamim Iqbal, who scored a brisk 28 off 18 balls, including five boundaries and a six, before being dismissed by Nahid Rana. His opening partner, Najmul Hossain Shanto, failed to capitalize, contributing only 9 runs.

The middle order crumbled under pressure, with Towhid Hridoy (4), Kyle Mayers (13), and Mushfiqur Rahim (15) all failing to anchor the innings. Nahid Rana and Khushdil Shah were the standout performers with the ball for Rangpur Riders. Rana claimed 2 wickets for 32 runs in his 4 overs, while Khushdil Shah’s brilliant spell of 4 overs yielded 3 wickets for just 18 runs. The Riders’ bowling unit displayed exceptional discipline, consistently forcing Barishal’s batters into errors.

Mohammad Nabi’s knock of 21 off 19 balls, featuring two boundaries and a six, provided a semblance of resistance lower down the order. However, his effort wasn’t enough to steer Barishal to a competitive total. The innings was wrapped up in the 19th over, with no batter able to counter Rangpur’s strategic bowling variations effectively.

In response, RAR encountered a brief hiccup early in their chase, losing both openers, Azizul Hakim and Tawfique Khan, for ducks within the first two overs. Iqbal Hossain Emon accounted for both dismissals, finishing with figures of 2 for 41. 

Despite the early blows, Rangpur recovered quickly, thanks to an unbeaten 114-run partnership between Alex Hales and Saif Hassan. Hales showcased his experience, scoring a composed 49 off 41 balls, studded with four boundaries and three sixes. On the other hand, Saif Hassan played a match-winning innings, smashing 62 off 46 balls, including six boundaries and three maximums.

Rangpur Riders comfortably reached the target in just 15 overs, finishing at 128/2 with 30 balls to spare. The contrasting performances of the two sides highlighted Rangpur’s superior depth and composure, making it a comprehensive victory. Their bowlers, particularly Khushdil Shah and Nahid Rana, laid the foundation, while the composed batting of Hales and Hassan sealed the game with remarkable efficiency.

Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders Scoreboard

Fortune Barishal– 124

Rangpur Riders– 128/2(15/20)

Result – Rangpur won by 8 wickets (with 30 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Saif Hassan

BRSAL vs RAR Playing Eleven

Fortune Barishal

Tamim Iqbal(C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Mushfiqur Rahim(WK), Mahmudullah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nabi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tanvir Islam, Iqbal Hossain Emon

Rangpur Riders

Alex Hales, Azizul Hakim, Tawfique Khan, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan(C)(WK), Mahedi Hasan, Kamrul Islam, Nahid Rana, Akif Javed

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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