DHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS)- Medium pacer Fahim Ashraf claimed a five-wickethaul to steer Rangpur Riders to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory overChattogram Royals in their opening game at the Bangladesh Premier League(BPL) T20 tournament today at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan recruit Fahim's 5-17 was instrumental in wrapping up Chattogram fora meager 102 in 17.5 overs before former England opener Dawid Malan hit a 51to guide Rangpur to 107-3 for a victory in just 15 overs. Mustafizur Rahman picked up 2-19 to complement Fahim in wrecking havoc onChattogram batting line up. But young pace sensation Nahid Rana began the rot by claiming Chattogramopener Adam Rossington for 1 after they were sent to bat first. Mustafizur also dismissed Naim Sheikh who top-scored for Chattogram with 20ball-39, Fahim then sparked the middle order collapse, ensuring that Rangpurwill get an easier target to chase.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 29, 2025 14:37 UTC