Rajshahi Clinch Super Over Victory in Thrilling Tie Against Rangpur

In the Bangladesh Premier League, Rangpur Riders and Rajshahi Warriors delivered an unforgettable spectacle for the fans. Both teams finished their 20-over innings with identical scores—Rangpur at 159/6 and Rajshahi at 159/8—resulting in a tie that led to a *Super Over to decide the winner*.

Rangpur Riders batted first in the Super Over. Kyle Mayers was dismissed for 1 run off 3 balls by Ripon Mondol, and Rangpur managed to score only 6 runs in their over.

Rajshahi Warriors made a brilliant start in response. An aggressive 10-run cameo by Tanzid Hasan Tamim, combined with a composed knock from Sahibzada Farhan, secured the victory for Rajshahi. Remarkably, they sealed the win in just 3 balls of the Super Over, taking the match excitement to the peak.

In the main match, Sahibzada Farhan was the standout for Rajshahi, scoring 65 runs off 46 balls. Another key contributor was captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made 41 runs off 30 balls. For Rangpur, Dawid Malan played a storming unbeaten 63 off 50 balls, while Towhid Hridoy added 53 off 39 balls.

Both teams also showcased competitive bowling. Rangpur’s Faheem Ashraf took 3 wickets for 43 runs in 4 overs, while Rajshahi’s Ripon Mondol claimed 2 wickets in 4 overs. In the Super Over, Ripon Mondol’s skillful bowling ensured Rajshahi’s triumph.