Match 1, Mirpur, December 30, 2024, 01:00 PM
Durbar Rajshahi
197/3(20.0ov)
Fortune Barishal
200/6(18.1ov)
Fortune Barishal beat Durbar Rajshahi by 4 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
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R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Mahmudullah
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the season opener of the Bangladesh Premier League, 2024/25! A run-fest as the Fortune Barishal beat Durbar Rajshahi by 4 wickets. The action continues as we have another game lined up between the Rangpur Riders and Dhaka Capital. The build up for the game has already started so switch tabs and enjoy the coverage of that game. Cheers!
Tamim Iqbal, the skipper of Fortune Barishal, says that they would have chosen to bowl first, however, since it was the first game of the tournament, he felt uncertain about that decision. He praised Yasir Ali for his outstanding batting performance. Ends by saying that Mahmudullah and Faheem Ashraf were unbelievable and he is happy with the win.
Mahmudullah is the Player of the Match for his excellent knock. He says that it was a collective effort and Shaheen played a crucial role as well. Says that Faheem's innings was exceptional as well. Says that they had to execute their plans effectively and maintain the pace of the innings.
Anamul Haque, the skipper of Durbar Rajshahi, says that despite having a winning score, Barishal posed a strong challenge. Adds that Mahmudullah and Faheem Ashraf were excellent and says that his team made efforts to implement their strategies but ultimately fell short.
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Earlier in the match, Yasir Ali played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 94 runs, helping Durbar Rajshahi reach 197 after a shaky start. Rajshahi lost their first two openers cheaply to Kyle Mayers before Yasir partnered with Anamul Haque, who scored 65, to stabilize the innings. Their partnership exceeded 100 runs, with Anamul's aggressive batting inspiring Yasir to accelerate as well. Mayers took two wickets, and Faheem Ashraf claimed one for Barishal.
Durbar Rajshahi's bowlers struggled, particularly in the final overs, and leaked runs. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets and was economical. Ryan Burl was economical as well but the rest of the bowlers leaked runs.
Despite having the upper hand for much of the match, Durbar Rajshahi watched in horror as Mahmudullah and Faheem Ashraf ran a havoc over their bowlers. Mahmudullah finished with an unbeaten 56, while Faheem sealed the deal with a six, clinching his own fifty and wrapping up the victory with 11 balls to spare.
Fortune Barishal's chase got off to a comical start when they lost their top order cheaply. They stumbled further, finding themselves in a precautionary position of 61/5 inside 9 overs. Towhid Hridoy managed to stabilize things briefly with a valiant 32, but it was Shaheen Afridi’s promotion to number 7 that turned the tide. Joining forces with Mahmudullah, they put together a crucial partnership.
Phew! What a curtain raiser we have witnessed here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium! What a turnaround this has been. A thrilling display of power hitting by Mahmudullah and Faheem Ashraf as they led their side to a confident victory.
In over# 19
6
Mrittunjoy Chowdhury 43/0(3.1)
18.1
6
SIX! Fifty up for Faheem Ashraf now! A full toss and he finishes off things in style! Mrittunjoy Chowdhury errs a full toss, Faheem Ashraf picks it well and powers it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Fortune Barishal beat Durbar Rajshahi by 4 wickets!
In over# 18
0
4
1
2
1
2
Taskin Ahmed 31/3(4)
17.6
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Short, on off, Mahmudullah looks to pull it but gets a top edge as the ball lobs in the air and lands safely at short covers. Dot.
17.5
4
FOUR! What a shot from Mahmudullah! Just 4 needed now! On a length and on off, Mahmudullah picks it well and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.
17.4
1
Back of a length, on off, Faheem Ashraf tugs it to long on for one. He moves to 48 now!
17.3
2
Short, on off, Faheem Ashraf pulls it to wide long on for a brace.
17.2
1
Touch short, on off, Mahmudullah punches it to covers for one.
17.1
2
Fifty up for Mahmudullah! What a knock. Full, on off, Mahmudullah flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.