Match 5, Mirpur, January 02, 2025, 01:00 PM
Dhaka Capitals
174/9(20.0ov)
Durbar Rajshahi
179/3(18.1ov)
Durbar Rajshahi beat Dhaka Capitals by 7 wickets
DBR 100%
Tie 0%
DC 0%
Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Taskin Ahmed
Commentry
Right then! Durbar Rajshahi’s impressive all-round performance, marked by Taskin’s sensational bowling and the Anamul-Burl partnership, sets the tone for their tournament campaign. The Bangladesh Premier League now moves onto the second game of the day that is played between Furtune Barishal and Rangpur Riders that starts at 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT). Join us early for all the pre match excitement. Till then, have a great time. Happy New Year everyone!
Durbar Rajshahi captain Anamul Haque praises Taskin Ahmed for consistently taking responsibility, highlighting his excellent bowling that restricted the opposition to a manageable total. Anamul also acknowledges Taskin's contribution with the bat. He credits his partnership with Ryan Burl as pivotal in successfully chasing the target. Anamul remains optimistic about maintaining their strong performances in the upcoming matches.
Player of the Match, Taskin Ahmed, expresses satisfaction with his team's victory and his performance. He mentions enjoying bowling on a challenging surface, adding that such conditions help elevate the standard of cricket. Taskin emphasizes his focus on enjoying every delivery he bowls, which contributes to his success.
... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS ...
Dhaka Capitals captain Thisara Perera reflects on the loss, emphasizing that his team failed to capitalize during the middle overs, which proved costly. He believes 174 was a defendable total with their bowling lineup but acknowledges the batters need to step up. Praising Taskin Ahmed’s performance, Perera highlights his effectiveness in local conditions, crediting his success to sticking to the basics and expressing confidence in his bright future.
For Rajshahi, Taskin Ahmed shone with the ball, delivering an exceptional spell of 7/19 in four overs, bringing up the best bowling figures in BPL history. Mohor Sheikh and Hasan Murad chipped in with a wicket each to restrict the opposition. In the chase, Mohammad Haris provided a fiery start, scoring 12 off 5 balls, but his departure, followed by Jishan Alam's duck, left Rajshahi under early pressure. Captain Anamul Haque anchored the innings with a mature knock and found an able partner in Ryan Burl. Together, they dismantled Dhaka’s bowling attack, steering their team to a convincing victory.
The match began with Dhaka Capitals batting first after winning the toss. Openers Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan struggled, leaving their team at 14/2 in the fourth over. However, Stephen Eskinazi and Shahadat Hossain Dipu steadied the innings with a 79-run stand for the third wicket. Eskinazi contributed a brisk 46 off 29 balls, while Hossain reached a composed half-century, scoring 50 off 41 deliveries. Dhaka Capitals posted a competitive total of 175, thanks to these efforts.
Durbar Rajshahi secure their first win of the tournament with an emphatic performance, chasing down a target of 175 with 11 balls to spare. Captain Anamul Haque leads the charge with a commanding 73 not out off 46 balls, supported brilliantly by Ryan Burl, who remains unbeaten on 55 not out off 33 deliveries. Their unbroken 106-run partnership ensures a smooth finish for the team.
In over# 19
6
Mukidul Islam 37/1(3.1)
18.1
6
SIX! Thats a wrap as Durbar Rajshahi wins this by 7 wickets. Pitched-up on off, Anamul Haque gets right on top of it and lofts this up and over cover for a biggie down to deep cover.
In over# 18
0
1
0
1
6
4
Mustafizur Rahman 33/1(4)
17.6
.
Short-pitched, wide outside off, Ryan Burl looks for the upper cut but misses.
17.5
1
Good length on the pads, Anamul Haque flicks this to fine leg for one. Brings up the 100 run partnership.
17.4
.
Full and wide of off, Anamul Haque drives this towards cover for no run.
17.3
1
Short-pitched around off, Ryan Burl slaps this towards long on for one.
17.2
6
SIX! FIFTY FOR BURL! Short and wide outside off, Ryan Burl rocks back and cuts this up and over the fielder at deep point for a biggie this time. Durbar Rajshahi is just one hit away from two points now.
17.1
4
FOUR! Burl is in a hurry to wrap things up. Short and wide outside off, Ryan Burl cuts this towards the right of deep point for a boundary.
In over# 17
1
1
4
6
1
4lb
Alauddin Babu 35/1(4)
16.6
1
Hits the hard length on th epads, Ryan Burl flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.