Khulna Tigers Cruise to 9-Wicket Victory Over Rangpur Riders in BPL Eliminator

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) eliminator match between Rangpur Riders (RAR) and Khulna Tigers (KT) on February 3, 2025, ended with a resounding victory for Khulna, who won by 9 wickets with 58 balls remaining.

Rangpur Riders, who elected to bat first, posted a low total of 85 runs in 16.5 overs. The team’s top scorer was Akif Javed with 32 runs off 18 balls, while the rest of the batting lineup faltered. Nasum Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the bowling attack for Khulna, taking 3 wickets each, and helped restrict Rangpur to a modest total. In response, Khulna chased down the target of 86 runs in just 10.2 overs, with Mohammad Naim scoring a match-winning 48 not out from 33 balls.

Alex Ross supported him with an unbeaten 29 runs off 27 balls. Rangpur’s bowlers, including Akif Javed and Nahid Rana, struggled to make an impact, as Khulna comfortably reached the target. Khulna’s dominant performance, both with the ball and bat, ensured their comprehensive win in the eliminator. Nasum Ahmed’s all-round impact earned him the MVP of the match with 80.65 points.