Cricket Highlights, Jan 6: Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 (10th Match) – Durbar Rajshahi vs Fortune Barishal

RAR vs BRSAL (10th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling encounter between Durbar Rajshahi and Fortune Barishal in the 10th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025, held under the lights in Sylhet on January 6. The match showcased a competitive spirit, with both teams putting on an entertaining display of skill and strategy. Fortune Barishal emerged victorious, successfully chasing down a target of 169 runs with 15 balls to spare, securing a convincing 7-wicket win. Let’s delve into the highlights of this action-packed game.

Rajshahi’s innings started with Mohammad Haris providing a quick start, scoring 22 off 16 balls with two boundaries and a six before being dismissed by Tanvir Islam. Jishan Alam then anchored the innings with a brisk 38 off 27 deliveries, hitting three boundaries and three sixes. However, he fell to Faheem Ashraf after adding crucial runs to the total.

Anamul Haque, the captain, played a stabilizing knock, scoring 39 off 35 balls. While his innings lacked fluency at times, his effort kept the scoreboard ticking. Yasir Ali provided the much-needed acceleration in the middle overs, smashing 37 off just 23 balls, including two fours and three sixes, before being trapped lbw by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Afridi was exceptional with the ball, finishing with figures of 2/20 in his four overs, showcasing his world-class bowling skills.

In the death overs, Ryan Burl and Akbar Ali chipped in with quick runs. Burl remained unbeaten on 10 off 11 balls, while Akbar smashed a rapid 15 off nine balls, including a six. Their contributions pushed Rajshahi to a respectable total of 168/4. Faheem Ashraf and Tanvir Islam also picked up one wicket each, while Jahandad Khan proved expensive, conceding 47 runs in his four overs.

Chasing 169, Fortune Barishal’s innings got off to a rocky start with Pritom Kumar falling cheaply for just three runs, bowled by Mohor Sheikh. However, Kyle Mayers unleashed a powerful counter-attack, smashing 24 off just 11 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes, before Mohor Sheikh struck again to dismiss him.

Tamim Iqbal, the captain, was the star of the chase. He played a magnificent innings, scoring an unbeaten 86 off 48 deliveries. His innings was laced with 11 boundaries and three towering sixes, showcasing his trademark elegance and power. Tamim dominated the Rajshahi bowlers, keeping the required run rate in check with his aggressive stroke play.

Towhid Hridoy contributed 13 runs but was caught in the deep trying to accelerate. Mushfiqur Rahim then joined Tamim at the crease and played a steady hand. Mushfiqur scored an unbeaten 34 off 24 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six. Together, Tamim and Mushfiqur guided Barishal to victory, with their unbroken 76-run partnership sealing the match.

Mohor Sheikh was the pick of Rajshahi’s bowlers, taking 2/32 in his two overs, while Jishan Alam bowled economically, picking up 1/25 in four overs. However, their efforts were not enough to stop Barishal, as their batting firepower proved too strong.

Barishal’s comprehensive win by seven wickets, with 15 balls to spare, further solidified their position in the tournament, highlighting their balanced squad and clinical execution.

Durbar Rajshahi vs Fortune Barishal Scoreboard

Durbar Rajshahi– 168/4

Fortune Barishal– 169/3(17.3/20)

Result – Barishal won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Tamim Iqbal

RAR vs BRSAL Playing XI

Durbar Rajshahi

Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Anamul Haque(C), Yasir Ali, Ryan Burl, Akbar Ali(WK), Sabbir Hossain, Hasan Murad, Mohor Sheikh, Shafiul Islam, Taskin Ahmed

Fortune Barishal

Tamim Iqbal(C), Pritom Kumar, Kyle Mayers, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(WK), Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tanvir Islam, Jahandad Khan

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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