Durbar Rajshahi players celebrate. Photo: X/BCBTigers Durbar Rajshahi players celebrate. Photo: X/BCBTigers Khulna Tigers defeated Durbar Rajshahi by seven runs in Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 on Sunday, January 19. (More Cricket News)
Durbar Rajshahi Vs Khulna Tigers toss update
Khulna Tigers captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and opted to bat first in Chattogram.
Durbar Rajshahi Vs Khulna Tigers playing XI
Khulna Tigers Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, William Bosisto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Alex Ross, Abu Hider Rony, Hasan Mahmudjilipark, Salman Irshad, Rubel Hossain
Durbar Rajshahi Playing XI: Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Anamul Haque(c), Ryan Burl, Yasir Ali, Akbar Ali(w), Taskin Ahmed, Sunzamul Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Mark Deyal, Aftab Alam
Khulna Tigers were off to a flier thanks to Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mohammad Naim. However, they lost three wickets in the powerplay. Despite that, the Tigers kept roaring and fifties from Andrew Bosisto and Afif Hossain took the Tigers to 209/4.
In reply, Rajshahi captain Anamul Haque waged a lone battle with a fine century but no one else could score big enough. Ultimately, Rajshahi fell seven runs short.
Hasan Mahmud gave away just 25 runs in four overs and picked up two crucial wickets.
Khulna Tigers 209/4 (20)
Durbar Rajshahi 202/4 (20)
Starting the tournament as clear favourites, Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven't disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, trouncing Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match.
Khulna Tigers won by 7 runs
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Hasan Mahmud