Durbar Rajshahi secured a 28-run victory over Khulna Tigers in a Sylhet-leg match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). 

Batting first, Rajshahi posted a total of 178 runs for five wickets. Despite early setbacks, middle-order batters Ryan Burl and Yasir Ali played pivotal roles, adding 88 runs off 51 balls. Burl remained unbeaten with 48 runs off 29 balls, including seven fours and a six, while Yasir scored 41 off 25 balls with three boundaries and two sixes. Akbar Ali added a quick-fire 21 off nine balls to bolster the innings. Nasum Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Khulna, taking two wickets for 20 runs in three overs.

In response, Khulna struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Their top-order collapse left them reeling at the start, with openers William Basisto (6) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1) dismissed cheaply. Afif Hossain (33 off 30) and Mohammad Naim (24 off 28) tried to stabilize the innings with a 41-run partnership, but their efforts were insufficient. Late cameos from Imrul Kayes (17 off 7) and Nasum Ahmed (18 off 15) were not enough to turn the tide. Ryan Burl and Sohag Gazi claimed two wickets each for Rajshahi.

With this win, Rajshahi earned their second victory in four matches, while Khulna suffered their first defeat in three games.

BDST: 1844 HRS, JAN 10, 2025
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