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In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh batter Nurul Hasan turned a seemingly impossible situation into a stunning victory for Rangpur Riders during their match against Fortune Barishal on Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. This game, held at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 9, 2025, showcased not only Hasan’s extraordinary talent but also the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
A rocky start for Rangpur Riders
Chasing a daunting target of 198 runs, Rangpur Riders found themselves in dire straits early on. Removing the opener Alex Hales for just one run set a dangerous tone for the innings. However, contributions from Tawfiq Khan (38 runs) and Saif Hassan (22 runs) provides stability. The Pakistani duo of Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shahwho both scored 48 runs, kept the Riders in contention, but it was clear they needed something special to win the game.
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Nurul Hasan spoils the last part
As the end approached, the Riders needed an impossible 26 runs to clinch victory. Entering the scene is captain Hasan, who has previously shown his ability to fire explosives. The pressure felt like Kyle Mayerstasked with bowling the last over, faced an uphill battle against a determined Hasan.
What happened next was nothing short of terrifying. Hasan launched Mayers with an aggressive mindset, hitting a huge six to deep mid-wicket on the very first ball. This initial hit seemed to ignite his confidence, and he followed it up with two consecutive boundaries, reducing the required runs to just 12 from three balls.
The tension grew as Nurul continued her attack; another six followed off the fourth ball, sending the fans into a frenzy. With just two balls to spare and needing to score 6 runs to win, Hasan delivered again—smashing another boundary and then a six that sealed a miraculous victory for his team. In total, he scored an astonishing 30 runs from the last over alone, after an unbeaten 32 runs from seven balls.
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𝐴absolute cinema! 🍿
Rangpur Riders were out of the contest until Skipper Nurul Hasan smashed 30 in the finals to pull off a spectacular heist! 😵💫#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9A7R96fmhU
— FanCode (@FanCode) January 9, 2025
A historic moment in the history of BPL
Hasan’s final heroics have drawn comparisons with similar feats in cricket history, especially in retrospect Rinku Singhoutstanding performance during the IPL 2023 when he scored 30 runs against an opponent Yash Dayal. Such moments remind cricket fans why T20 matches are always so unpredictable and exciting.
Earlier in the match, Fortune Barishal set a challenging target by scoring 197 runs, thanks to the solid contribution of the captain. Tamim Iqbal (40 runs), Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 runs), and an explosive innings from Mayers, who finished with an impressive 61 off just 29 balls, including seven sixes.
