Rangpur Riders Fall Short Against Dhaka Capitals

In a closely contested match, Rangpur Riders suffered their first defeat in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25, losing to Dhaka Capitals by a narrow margin of 8 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on January 7.

The Dhaka Capitals set a target of 112 runs for Rangpur Riders, but the latter fell short, being bowled out for 111 runs in 16.3 overs. Rangpur Riders had been unbeaten in the league with four wins prior to this match, while Dhaka Capitals were searching for their first win after three consecutive defeats. The match marked a significant turn of events as Dhaka Capitals finally broke their losing streak.

Key partnerships played a crucial role in the match, with the collaboration between Alauddin Babu and Mukidul Islam being a notable one for Rangpur Riders. However, this partnership was broken when Alauddin was caught by Hales off Nahid Rana's bowling, dealing a significant blow to Rangpur's chances. Mustafizur Rahman was the next to fall, caught by Nurul Hasan off Akif Javed's bowling, further diminishing Rangpur's hopes of achieving the target.

The loss for Rangpur Riders serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of the Bangladesh Premier League, where any team can win on their day. Despite the setback, Rangpur Riders remain a strong contender in the league, given their previous unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Dhaka Capitals will look to build on this momentum to improve their standing in the tournament.

Dhaka Capitals secured their first win in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 by defeating previously unbeaten Rangpur Riders by 8 runs, setting a target of 112 runs which Rangpur failed to achieve, being bowled out for 111 runs.

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