Sylhet: Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed’s economical 3/19 followed by Parvez Hossain Emon’s unbeaten half-century helped Sylhet Titans to a comfortable 6-wicket win over Rangpur Riders. Sylhet International Cricket Ground on Monday.
Titans skipper Mehdi Hasan Miraz’s decision was the first to bat as his team’s bowling department posted the Raiders for 114 in 19.1 overs.
Pakistan international Khushtil Shah was the top scorer for the visitors with 30 off 24 balls, followed by Bangladeshi veteran Mahmudullah with 29 off 23 balls with the help of 4 fours.
Shohidul Islam and Nazum took three wickets for the Titans side as he conceded just 19 runs in his four overs to take the player to 36 runs. They were significantly supported by Moeen Ali who took 2 scalps and Salman Irshad took a wicket.
Nashum was adjudged the man of the match for his economical bowling performance.
In reply, the Titans chased down a target of 115 runs with 4 wickets and 15 balls to spare.
Opening batsman Emman led the way for the country with an unbeaten 52 off 41 balls with 3 sixes and several fours.
He put on a platform-setting 54-run opening partnership with Tawfiq Khan, who smashed 33 off 22 balls with 4 sixes and a four.
For the Raiders, Nahid Rana took two wickets while Naeem Hasan and Subian Mukeem took one each.
With a six-wicket win, Sylhet Titans confirmed the third position in the BPL 2025-26 standings with 10 points from nine matches, while Rangpur Riders were fourth with eight points from a game.