The 13th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 featured a high-octane clash between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders. Both teams showcased exceptional talent, culminating in a thrilling finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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Date	January 9, 2025
Venue	Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Fortune Barishal vs. Rangpur Riders
Toss	Rangpur Riders, elected to field first
Player Of The Match	Nurul Hasan
Result	Rangpur won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

Barishal’s innings was anchored by Kyle Mayers, who played a scintillating knock of 61* off 29 balls, exhibiting power and precision. Contributions from Tamim Iqbal (40 off 34) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 off 30) provided a solid foundation.

Rangpur’s chase was spearheaded by impactful innings from Iftikhar Ahmed (48 off 36) and Khushdil Shah (48 off 24). However, it was captain Nurul Hasan’s explosive 32* off 7 balls that sealed the victory in dramatic fashion.

Fortune Barishal, batting first, posted an imposing total of 197/5 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Rangpur Riders achieved the target, scoring 202/7, with the match culminating on the final delivery.

Fortune Barishal

• Strengths: Strong top-order batting with aggressive openers; effective use of all-rounders.
• Weaknesses: Bowling attack lacked penetration in the death overs, allowing the opposition to accelerate.

Rangpur Riders

• Strengths: Depth in batting lineup; ability to chase challenging totals under pressure.
• Weaknesses: Conceded a high number of runs, indicating areas for improvement in bowling discipline.

Fortune Barishal

• Kyle Mayers: An unbeaten 61 off 29 balls, showcasing explosive batting.

Rangpur Riders

• Nurul Hasan : A match-winning 32* off 7 balls, demonstrating exceptional finishing skills.
• Khushdil Shah : A rapid 48 off 24 balls, pivotal in the successful chase.

• Tamim Iqbal (Fortune Barishal): Consistent opener with the ability to anchor the innings.
• Iftikhar Ahmed (Rangpur Riders): Reliable middle-order batsman capable of stabilizing and accelerating the innings.

The pitch at Sylhet offered true bounce, favoring batsmen and resulting in a high-scoring contest. Bowlers faced challenges, especially during the death overs, as the ball came onto the bat nicely, facilitating stroke play.

Fortune Barishal

• Batting: Capitalized on powerplay overs with aggressive intent; middle-order maintained momentum.
• Bowling: Early breakthroughs were achieved, but lacked control in the latter stages, allowing the opposition to chase down the target.

Rangpur Riders

• Batting: Strategic partnerships and calculated aggression in the middle overs set up the chase; exceptional finishing by the lower order.
• Bowling: Faced challenges containing the opposition’s top order; need to address death-over strategies.

• Umpires: Ali Arman
• Third Umpire: Asif Yaqoob
• Match Referee: Neeyamur Rashid
• TV Umpires: Tanvir Ahmed
• Reserve Umpire: Sajedul Islam

The Bangladesh Premier League matches are broadcast live on various sports networks and streaming platforms. For specific channels and streaming services, viewers should refer to local listings.

The encounter between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of T20 cricket. Both teams exhibited remarkable skill and determination, with Rangpur Riders emerging victorious in a thrilling finish that will be remembered by fans for seasons to come.