The Khulna Tigers, after being put into bat, posted an imposing total of 203 for 4 in their 20 overs. In response, the Chittagong Kings were bowled out for 166 in 18.5 overs, falling short by 37 runs.

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Date	December 31, 2025
Venue	Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Chittagong Kings vs. Khulna Tigers, 3rd Match, BPL 2024-25
Toss	Chittagong Kings, elected to field first
Player Of The Match	Mahidul Islam Ankon
Result	Khulna Tigers won by 37 runs

The Tigers’ innings was anchored by a stellar partnership between William Bosisto and Mahidul Islam Ankon, who added 86 runs for the fifth wicket, propelling the team to a formidable total. The Kings’ chase was derailed by regular wickets, despite a valiant 78-run effort from Shamim Hossain.

Khulna Tigers

• Strengths: Strong middle-order partnerships and effective bowling strategies.
• Weaknesses: Early wickets lost, indicating a need for a more solid top-order performance.

Chittagong Kings

• Strengths: Aggressive batting displays, particularly from middle-order batsmen.
• Weaknesses: Inconsistent bowling and inability to build lasting partnerships under pressure.

Khulna Tigers

• William Bosisto: Scored an unbeaten 75 off 50 balls, anchoring the Tigers’ innings.
• Mahidul Islam Ankon: Blazed his way to 59* off 22 balls, accelerating the scoring in the death overs.

Chittagong Kings

• Shamim Hossain : Top-scored with a rapid 78 off 38 balls, keeping the Kings’ hopes alive during the chase.

• William Bosisto: His ability to anchor the innings makes him a crucial player for the Tigers.
• Mahidul Islam Ankon: A dynamic batsman capable of changing the game’s momentum in the latter overs.
• Shamim Hossain: An aggressive batsman with the potential to turn matches in his team’s favor.
• Al-Amin Hossain: A key bowler who can provide crucial breakthroughs.

The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch favored batsmen, offering consistent bounce and minimal turn. Bowlers had to rely on variations and strategic placements to contain the scoring.

Khulna Tigers

• Batting: Focused on building partnerships and accelerating in the death overs.
• Bowling: Employed disciplined line and length to induce errors from the opposition batsmen.

Chittagong Kings

• Batting: Aimed for an aggressive approach but faltered due to lack of partnerships.
• Bowling: Struggled to contain runs, allowing the Tigers to set a challenging target.

• Umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri
• Third Umpire: Tanvir Ahmed
• Match Referee: Akhtar Ahmad
• TV Umpires: Masudur Rahman
• Reserve Umpire: Mahfuzur Rahman

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The Khulna Tigers showcased a well-rounded performance, with significant contributions from both batsmen and bowlers, securing a convincing victory. The Chittagong Kings will need to address their inconsistencies and strategize effectively for upcoming matches to bounce back in the tournament.