Khulna Tigers Cruise to Nine-Wicket Win Over Rangpur Riders in BPL Eliminator

Khulna Tigers Roar to Victory Over⁤ Rangpur Riders

The Khulna Tigers​ staged a ⁤dominant performance, clinching a resounding nine-wicket​ victory⁣ over the star-studded Rangpur Riders​ in ​a crucial BPL eliminator match. The win ‍propels Khulna into the second qualifier, where they will face the losing side from the first qualifier later⁤ on Monday.

Khulna’s spinners wreaked havoc on Rangpur’s batting lineup, restricting ⁢them to ‌a paltry 85 runs.Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nasum Ahmed emerged as the ‍chief⁢ destroyers,claiming three wickets each,and setting the stage for a comfortable chase.

Big Guns Falter for Rangpur

Despite boasting​ a formidable batting lineup, Rangpur’s big-hitting trio of⁤ Andre Russell, James Vince, and ‌tim David failed to ⁣deliver. The ⁣trio, ⁣ fresh off their stints‍ in the ILT20, ⁤arrived with high hopes for an impactful performance. Though, their contributions fell short of expectations.

“The image of Andre Russell, James Vince and Tim David walking through⁢ the Dhaka airport on Monday morning was ‍a sight for​ sore eyes ⁢in the ⁣Rangpur camp,” remarked a cricket analyst. ​”They had‌ lost their​ way in ⁣the latter part of the BPL, falling to four defeats‍ after winning eight in a row. Rangpur needed this​ boost from their big guns coming in after ⁢their stints in the ILT20. But it ​didn’t quite ⁣pan out the ​way they ⁣would have hoped.”

Vince fell​ victim to a run-out on the second ball of the match, followed by a caught and bowled dismissal in the ⁤next over. David struggled ‍to find his rhythm, departing‌ for a mere 7 runs off 9 ‌balls. Mohammad Nawaz then dealt ⁣the final blow, cleaning ⁣up a slogging Russell in the 12th over.

Spin Trio⁢ Seals Rangpur’s Fate

Khulna’s spinners continued their relentless ‍assault,effectively neutralizing the‌ threat posed by Rangpur’s local​ batsmen. After Soumya Sarkar and Vince’s early dismissals, Nasum Ahmed accounted for Mahedi Hasan, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Saif hassan. The final⁣ nail in‌ the⁣ coffin ⁢came when Mehidy bowled Rangpur captain Nurul Hasan for 23, leaving the ‌team reeling at 52 for 9.Only aakif Javed’s intervention from number 10 prevented them from reaching a much lower total.

Naim Leads a Smooth Chase

Khulna’s chase was a smooth affair, marred only‍ by Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s dismissal in the first over. Mohammad Naim carried on his impressive form, smashing three fours and four sixes ​in his 33-ball⁢ 48 not out. This remarkable innings⁤ propelled him to the top of the BPL run-getters’ chart.Alex Ross provided valuable support with a composed knock of 29 runs off 27 balls, featuring four boundaries.

Khulna’s⁣ resurgence in form couldn’t have come at a better time. Having won‌ three consecutive matches, they finished ⁢fourth in the league ‌stage, securing their spot in the playoffs with a⁤ superior net run-rate. ⁢They ⁤now have ⁤a genuine chance to lift ​the BPL⁤ trophy, while Rangpur’s‌ campaign comes to an ⁣end after⁣ a disappointing⁤ last-over finish, despite entering the tournament as reigning Global ⁣Super League ⁣champions.

How did Khulna’s spinners’ performance contribute to their ​victory over Rangpur?

Khulna’s Spin Attack Stifles Rangpur: An Interview with ⁤ Naim‌ Sheikh

Mohammad Naim, captain of​ the Khulna Tigers, guided his team to a resounding ⁢victory over the Rangpur Riders. archyde’s⁣ Sakib Alam caught ‌up with the ‍triumphant​ naim for an exclusive post-match interview.

Sakib Alam (SA):‍ Mohammad, what a dominant ‌performance from your spinners today. How ​crucial ⁣were⁣ their efforts⁣ in restricting Rangpur to such a low total?

Mohammad Naim ⁣(MN): Absolutely crucial, Sakib. our spinners bowled brilliantly. They kept it tight, varied their deliveries, ‌and⁤ exploited the pitch conditions perfectly. ⁣Credit ‍to Nasum and mehidy, they were outstanding.

SA:⁣ Rangpur came into this match with a fearsome⁢ batting lineup. Did you ⁢expect such a drastic drop in form​ from their big guns?

MN: We knew they had a powerful batting​ order, but‌ we were confident in our ‌bowlers’ abilities. Every ​team has off days, and today it seemed the momentum wasn’t ⁢with Rangpur.⁣ We capitalized on those moments.

SA: Your own innings was a masterclass in hitting.How meaningful was it for you to set⁣ the tone ⁤in such a low-scoring‌ chase?

MN: I felt‍ good out there, and I ⁤needed to take responsibility and play aggressively. It‍ was a good wicket,and ⁣I‍ was lucky to find the⁤ boundaries. ⁤Alex Ross played a crucial role too, providing valuable support and taking the⁣ pressure off me.

SA: Khulna has ⁢now secured its place in the playoffs. What are your goals⁣ heading into the next stage of the tournament?

MN: ⁤Our ‌aim is simple: we want to lift ‌the BPL​ trophy. We are playing with confidence ⁢and momentum now,and we ⁤believe we have the squad to go all the ⁤way. We need to continue playing as a unit ​and trust our process.

SA: Looking ahead, what strengths do you ⁤see​ in ⁤Khulna’s game heading‍ into the playoffs?

MN: We have a well-balanced team with depth⁢ in all departments. our⁢ bowling unit has been exceptional, and our batting, while still evolving, has​ shown glimpses of its true potential. The spirit in the camp is high, and that’s invaluable in⁤ such ​a competitive ⁢tournament.

SA: Do ‍you have ⁢any specific messages ​for the ⁢Khulna supporters who have ⁢been cheering tirelessly throughout the tournament?

MN: ⁣ Thank you to all our‍ fans for their ​unwavering support. ‌ Your energy is infectious, and it inspires us to play even harder. We promise to keep fighting⁣ and bring the trophy home ⁣for you.