In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh dough Nurul Hasan turned a seemingly impossible situation into an amazing victory Rangpur Riders during the match against Fortune Barishal in the year Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. Organized in this match Sylhet International Cricket Stadium On 9 January 2025, Hasan not only showcased his extraordinary talent but also the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
A tough start for Rangpur Riders
Chasing a daunting target of 198 runs, Rangpur Riders found themselves in a tough spot earlier. Dismissal of the opener Alex Hales set a dangerous tone for innings for just one run. But contributions Tawfiq Khan (38 runs) and Seif Hasan (22 runs) provided some stability. Pakistani duet Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil shahboth scored 48 runs to keep the Riders in contention, but it was clear they needed something spectacular to seal the match.
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Nurul Hasan breaks down at the last moment
Approaching the final, Riders required an impossible 26 runs to secure victory. Captain Hasan, who had previously shown explosive hitting ability, entered the scene. It felt like pressure Kyle MyersHe faced an uphill battle against the tenacious Hasan, who bowled for the last time.
What happened next was nothing short of sensational. Hasan launched into Myers with an aggressive mindset, hitting a huge six over deep mid-wicket on the first ball. That initial knock ignited his confidence and he followed it up with two consecutive boundaries to reduce the required runs to just 12 from three balls.
The tension increased as Nurul continued his attack; Another six off the fourth ball infuriated the fans. With just two balls to go and needing 6 runs to win, Hasan delivered again – smashing yet another boundary and then giving his team a miraculous victory. In all, he scored an astonishing 30 runs in that final, finishing with an unbeaten 32 runs from just seven balls.
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Absolute cinema! 🍿
Rangpur Riders were out of the race until skipper Nurul Hasan smashed 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 BPL history
Hasan’s recent heroics have drawn comparisons with similar feats in cricket history, especially in memory. Rinku Singh‘s remarkable performance during the IPL 2023 when he scored 30 goals Yash Dayal. Moments like these remind cricket fans why T20 matches are often unpredictable and exciting.
Earlier in the match, Fortune Barishal had set a tough target by scoring 197 runs thanks to solid contributions from the captain. Tamim Iqbal (40 runs), Najmul Huseyn Shanto (41 runs) and an explosive knock from Myers, who finished with an impressive 61, just 29 runs off just 29 balls, including seven sixes.
