Barishal vs Rangpur, Match 13, BPL 2025: The 13th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025 was played on January 9, 2025, between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders in Sylhet. Rangpur Riders emerged victorious by three wickets, thanks to a sensational performance by their captain, Nurul Hasan, in the lower order. For a moment, it seemed that Rangpur would lose the match, but Nurul’s aggressive batting in the 20th over from Kyle Mayers turned the game around, leading his team to victory.
Kyle Mayers Concedes 30 Runs in the 20th Over
Caribbean all-rounder Kyle Mayers, who bowled the final over for Fortune Barishal, had a costly outing. He conceded a total of 30 runs in his over, including three sixes and three fours, allowing Rangpur Riders to chase down the target. Nurul Hasan was the star of the over, hitting a six on the first, fourth, and sixth balls, while also managing to strike fours on the second, third, and fifth balls.
𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙖! 🍿
Rangpur Riders were all but out of the contest until Skipper Nurul Hasan smashed 30 off the final over to pull off an incredible heist! 😵💫#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9A7R96fmhU
— FanCode (@FanCode) January 9, 2025
Nurul’s Brilliance Seals the Win
As the match entered its final over, Rangpur Riders needed 26 runs to win. With Mayers tasked with the challenge, Nurul Hasan unleashed a series of powerful shots. He smashed sixes and fours in a breathtaking display of batting: 6, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6.
Crazy scenes from the BPL!
RR needed 26 runs in the last over.
Nurul smashed: 6, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6. Against Kyle Mayers 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dBmNJcEVPM
— junaiz (@dhillow_) January 9, 2025
With just two runs required off the last ball, Hasan finished the match with a massive six. He remained unbeaten on 32 runs off just seven balls, guiding Rangpur Riders to a memorable three-wicket victory. The stadium erupted with excitement as fans celebrated their captain’s heroics.
In a tightly contested match in Sylhet, Rangpur Riders triumphed by three wickets, successfully chasing a target of 198 runs. Fortune Barishal, after losing the toss, posted 197/5 in their 20 overs. Kyle Mayers top-scored for his team with an unbeaten 61 runs off 29 balls, while Captain Tamim Iqbal contributed 40 runs, and Nazmul Hussain Shanto added 41.
Rangpur Riders secured victory in the final over, reaching 198/7. Pakistani players Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah played vital roles with contributions of 48 runs each, but it was captain Nurul Hasan who sealed the win. Batting at number six, Nurul faced just seven balls and scored an explosive 32 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 457.14, leading his team to an unforgettable victory.