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In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh blender Nurul Hasan transformed a seemingly impossible situation into a surprising victory for al Riders of Rangpur during his match against Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. This party, held in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 9 January 2025, showcased not only Hasan’s extraordinary talent but also the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
A rough start for Rangpur Riders
Chasing a daunting target of 198 runs, the Rangpur riders found themselves in dire straits right from the start. The dismissal of the worker Alex Hales for just one run set a precarious tone for the innings. However, the contributions of Tawfiq Khan (38 races) and Saif Hassan (22 runs) provided some stability. The Pakistani duo of Iftikhar Ahmed i Khushdil Shahboth scoring 48 runs, kept the Riders in contention, but it was clear they needed something spectacular to end the game.
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Nurul Hasan wreaks havoc in the last over
As the final approached, the Riders needed an improbable 26 runs to clinch victory. In came captain Hasan, who had previously shown glimpses of his explosive batting ability. The pressure was palpable as Kyle Mayerstasked with bowling the last over, he faced an uphill battle against a determined Hasan.
What happened next was sensational. Hasan pounced on Mayers with an aggressive mindset, hitting a massive six over mid-wicket on the first ball. That initial knock seemed to ignite his confidence, and he followed it up with two back-to-back boundaries, reducing the runs required to just 12 from three balls.
The tension rose as Nurul continued her assault; another six followed on the fourth ball, sending the fans into a frenzy. With just two balls left and needing to score 6 runs to win, Hasan delivered again, smashing another boundary and then a six that sealed a miraculous win for his team. In all, he scored an astonishing 30 runs in that final alone, finishing with an unbeaten 32 runs off just seven balls.
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𝐴absolute cinema! 🍿
The Rangpur riders were out of contention until skipper Nurul Hasan hit 30 in the final over to pull off an incredible heist! 😵💫#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9A7R96fmhU
— FanCode (@FanCode) January 9, 2025
A historic moment in the history of BPL
Hasan’s latest heroics drew comparisons to similar feats in cricket history, recalling above all Rinku Singhremarkable performance during IPL 2023 when he scored 30 runs in a single innings Yash Dayal. These moments remind cricket fans why T20 matches are often unpredictable and exhilarating.
Earlier in the match, Fortune Barishal had set himself a challenging target by scoring 197 runs, thanks to solid contributions from the captain. Tamim Iqbal (40 runs), Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 runs) and an explosive innings from Mayers, who finished with an impressive 61 runs off just 29 balls, including seven sixes.
