Dhaka : Tamim Iqbal led Fortune Barishal to their 2nd consecutive BPL title, after defeating Chittagong Kings by 3 wickets in a thrilling encounter ar Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka in BPL 2025 Final.
Chittagong Batting first, went off to a flying start with openers Khawaja Nafay (66) & Parvez Hossain Emon (78) piling up 121 opening stand in 12.4 overs. Graham Clark (44) gave their innings good finishing touch with aggressive innings as Chittagong ended with 194-3 (20).
Chasing 195, Barishal skipper veteran Tamim Iqbal (54) and Towhid Hridoy (32) had an opening stand of 76 runs in 8 overs.
Their innings saw collapse from one end, however, Kyle Mayers (46) continued to smash bowlers from other end. When Mayers and veteran Mahmudullah got dismissed, Barishal were 173-6 in 17.5 overs. Shoriful Islam (4/34) wrecked havoc on middle order picking 2 quick wickets.
However, Rishad Hossain played a match winning cameo of 18*(6) with 2 sixes, including 1 when 8 runs were required off the last over.
Barishal went past the target in 3rd Ball of last over & secured thrilling encounter, bagging their 2nd trophy.
Tamim was adjourned man of the match, Mehidy Hasan Miraz man of the series.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
CK : 194-3 (20)
Parvez Hossain Emon : 78* (49)
Khawaja Nafay : 66* (44)
Graham Clark : 44 (23)
BRSAL :
Md Ali : 4-21-1
2nd Innings :
BRSAL : 195-7 (19.3)
Tamim Iqbal : 54 (29)
CK :
Shoriful Islam : 4-34-4
Result : Fortune Barishal win by 2 Wickets.
