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In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh batter Nurul Hasan transformed a seemingly impossible situation into a surprising victory for the Rangpur Riders during his match against Fortuna Barishal in it Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. This match, held in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 9, 2025, showcased not only Hasan’s extraordinary talent but also the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
Rough start for Rangpur Riders
Chasing a daunting target of 198 runs, Rangpur Riders found themselves in a dire situation right from the start. The dismissal of the opener Alex Hales by just one run set a precarious tone for the innings. However, the contributions of Tawfiq Khan (38 races) and Saif Hasan (22 runs) provided some stability. Pakistani duo Ahmed Iftikhar and Khushdil ShahBoth scoring 48 runs, they kept the Riders in contention, but it was clear they needed something spectacular to take the game.
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Nurul Hasan wreaks havoc in the last over
As the end approached, the Riders needed an improbable 26 runs to secure the victory. Entering the scene was 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 nothing short of sensational. Hasan attacked Mayers with an aggressive mindset, hitting a huge six at mid-wicket on the first ball. This initial knock seemed to spark his confidence, and he followed it up with two consecutive boundaries, reducing the runs required to just 12 from three balls.
Tension increased as Nurul continued his assault; another six followed in the fourth ball, sending fans into a frenzy. With just two balls left and needing to score 6 runs to win, Hasan delivered once again – smashing another boundary and then a six that sealed a miraculous victory for his team. In total, he scored a staggering 30 runs in that final alone, finishing with an unbeaten 32 runs off just seven balls.
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𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙖! 🍿
Rangpur Riders were almost out of the competition until captain Nurul Hasan smashed 30 in the final over to pull off an incredible heist! 😵💫#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9A7R96fmhU
– Fan Code (@FanCode) January 9, 2025
A historic moment in BPL history
Hasan’s latest heroics drew comparisons with similar feats in cricket history, particularly remembering Rinku SinghThe remarkable performance of IPL 2023 when he scored 30 runs in a single against Yash Dayal. Moments like this remind cricket fans why T20 matches are often unpredictable and exciting.
Earlier in the match, Fortune Barishal had set a challenging target by scoring 197 runs, thanks to strong contributions from the captain. Tamim Iqbal (40 races), 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.
