The 28th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 season witnessed a one-sided contest between Chittagong Kings and Durbar Rajshahi at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on January 20, 2025. Chittagong Kings delivered a comprehensive performance, excelling in both batting and bowling departments to clinch a massive victory.

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Date	January 20, 2025
Venue	Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Chittagong Kings vs. Durbar Rajshahi
Toss	Durbar Rajshahi, elected to field first
Player Of The Match	Naeem Islam
Result	Chittagong Kings won by 111 runs

The Kings’ innings was anchored by Naeem Islam, who scored a fluent 56 off 41 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. Graham Clark contributed a brisk 45 off 28 deliveries, while captain Mohammad Mithun added 32 off 20 balls, propelling the team to a formidable total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Kings maintained an aggressive approach, setting a challenging target for Rajshahi.

Chasing 192, Rajshahi’s innings never gained momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals. Anamul Haque was the top scorer with 21 runs off 21 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to withstand the disciplined bowling attack of the Kings. Naeem Islam showcased his all-round prowess by claiming 2 wickets for just 6 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Chittagong Kings, opting to bat first, posted an imposing total of 191/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Durbar Rajshahi faltered under pressure, being bundled out for a mere 80 runs in 14.2 overs, handing Chittagong Kings a resounding 111-run victory.

Chittagong Kings

• Strengths: Strong batting lineup capable of posting high totals.
• Effective bowling unit with the ability to dismantle opposition batting orders.
• Weaknesses: Occasional middle-order collapses; reliance on top-order stability.

Durbar Rajshahi

• Strengths: Potential in the top-order batting; need for consistent partnerships.
• Weaknesses: Fragile batting lineup prone to collapses under pressure.
• Inconsistent bowling performance, struggling to contain aggressive batting.

• Naeem Islam (Chittagong Kings): Awarded Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 56 runs and taking 2 wickets for 6 runs.
• Graham Clark (Chittagong Kings): Contributed significantly with a quickfire 45, setting the tone for a high total.
• Shoriful Islam (Chittagong Kings): Delivered an impactful bowling spell, claiming 2 wickets and applying pressure on Rajshahi’s batting lineup.

• Naeem Islam (Chittagong Kings): His consistent all-round performances make him a valuable asset for the Kings in upcoming matches.
• Anamul Haque (Durbar Rajshahi): Despite the team’s struggles, Haque’s potential at the top order remains crucial for Rajshahi’s batting fortunes.

The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batsmen who applied themselves were able to score freely, while bowlers who maintained disciplined lines and lengths found success. The outfield was quick, aiding boundary-scoring opportunities.

Chittagong Kings

• Batting: Continue building solid partnerships at the top to provide a platform for middle-order acceleration.
• Bowling: Maintain consistent line and length, utilizing variations to unsettle batsmen.

Durbar Rajshahi

• Batting: Focus on strengthening the middle order to prevent collapses; emphasize rotating the strike and building partnerships.
• Bowling: Develop strategies to contain aggressive batsmen, possibly by introducing variations and setting defensive fields to curb boundary scoring.

• On-field Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Raveendra Wimalasiri
• TV Umpire: Muhammad Kamruzzaman
• Reserve Umpire: Ali Arman
• Match Referee: Ehsanul Hoque

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Chittagong Kings’ emphatic victory over Durbar Rajshahi underscores their dominance in the BPL 2024-25 season. The team’s cohesive performance, led by Naeem Islam’s all-round brilliance, sets a positive tone for their campaign. Durbar Rajshahi will need to reassess their strategies and