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In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh batter Nurul Hasan transformed a seemingly impossible situation into a stunning victory for the Rangpur Riders during their match against Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. This match, held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 9, 2025, showcased not only Hasan’s extraordinary talent but also the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
A rocky start for Rangpur Riders
Chasing a daunting target of 198 runs, the Rangpur Riders found themselves in dire straits early on. The dismissal of opener Alex Hales for just one run set a precarious tone for the innings. However, contributions from Tawfique Khan (38 runs) and Saif Hassan (22 runs) provided some stability. The Pakistani duo of Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah, both scoring 48 runs, kept the Riders in contention, but it was clear that they needed something spectacular to clinch the match.
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Nurul Hasan wreaks havoc in the last over
As the final over approached, the Riders required an improbable 26 runs to secure victory. Entering the scene was captain Hasan, who had previously shown glimpses of his explosive batting ability. The pressure was palpable as Kyle Mayers, tasked with bowling the last over, faced an uphill battle against a determined Hasan.
What unfolded next was nothing short of sensational. Hasan launched into Mayers with an aggressive mindset, hitting a massive six to deep mid-wicket on the very first ball. This initial hit seemed to ignite his confidence, and he followed it up with two consecutive boundaries, reducing the required runs to just 12 from three balls.
The tension escalated as Nurul continued his assault; another six followed on the fourth ball, sending fans into a frenzy. With just two balls remaining and needing to score 6 runs to win, Hasan delivered yet again—smashing another boundary and then a six that sealed a miraculous victory for his team. In total, he scored an astonishing 30 runs off that final over alone, finishing with an unbeaten 32 runs off just seven balls.
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𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙖! 🍿
Rangpur Riders were all but out of the contest until Skipper Nurul Hasan smashed 30 off the final over to pull off an incredible heist! 😵💫#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9A7R96fmhU
— FanCode (@FanCode) January 9, 2025
A historic moment in BPL history
Hasan’s last-over heroics drew comparisons to similar feats in cricket history, notably recalling Rinku Singh‘s remarkable performance during IPL 2023 when he scored 30 runs in a single over against Yash Dayal. Such moments remind cricket fans why T20 matches are often unpredictable and exhilarating.
Earlier in the match, Fortune Barishal had set a challenging target by scoring 197 runs, thanks to solid contributions from captain Tamim Iqbal (40 runs), 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.
