20/11Result
22nd match (N), Bangladesh Premier League at Dhaka, Nov 20 2017
Rangpur won by 7 runs
Player of the Match
Chris Gayle
Chris GayleRangpur Riders
20/11Result
22nd match (N), Bangladesh Premier League at Dhaka, Nov 20 2017
Rangpur won by 7 runs
Player of the Match
Chris Gayle
Chris GayleRangpur Riders

END OF OVER:
20 | 11 Runs | SYS: 162/4 (8 runs required, RR: 8.10)

  • Tim Bresnan12 (9b)
  • Nasir Hossain50 (43b)
  • Thisara Perera4-0-43-1
  • Rubel Hossain4-0-30-1

9.58 pm That's all from Dhaka tonight. Lots of exciting performances today, but Rangpur Riders did just about enough to hold on to a tight win. Two matches tomorrow again at the BPL, and we look forward to seeing you there. Hope you enjoyed ESPNcricinfo's coverage from the Shere Bangla. Thank you for your company. Bye bye!

9.55 pm We're ready for the presentation.

Chris Gayle's fifty earns him the Man-of-the-Match award. He says: "Feeling better to be among the runs. Myself and McCullum gave a good start. It was slow start from me, to be honest, and their slower bowlers bowled well. Sabbir and Nasir batted well but our bowlers did really well at the death. Credit goes to our bowlers because we were struggling after the first three wickets. Great improvement in the field, and important for us to get back to our winning ways."

Nasir Hossain, the losing captain: "It's obviously correct that we wanted to finish well but to be honest they bowled well at the end. Positives are that our foreign players didn't bat well but the locals came to the party today. Lots to learn and we would've felt better if we could've finished with the win."

Mashrafe Mortaza, the winning captain: "We are looking for the win for the past three matches. Finally it has come. Big matches are coming up. Good thing that our momentum is coming back. The way Sabbir and Nasir batted, they nearly took the game away from us. Credit to them. The overs from Perera and from me were crucial, yes."

9.52 pm The target of 170 was just about enough as Rangpur Riders survived a scare after Nasir Hossain and Sabbir Rahman helped Sylhet Sixes recover from an early wobble. Sabbir was key if Sylhet had to win, but a terrific Mashrafe over towards the end completely shifted the momentum towards Rangpur. It was an epic match, dominated in parts by the batsmen but also by the bowlers in the middle overs. Gayle and McCullum added 80 for Ranpur and that set the tone for their team before Bopara smacked the ball around to help them finish on 169. That was just too much for Sylhet as they crumbled at the top and were always chasing the game thereafter. Sylhet's losing streak extends to four games now while Rangpur jump up on the table. Be back with the presentation soon.

19.6
6
Perera to Bresnan, SIX, low full toss on middle stump and that's smacked over deep midwicket for a maximum. Ends with a six, but Rangpur Riders win by seven runs
19.6
1nb
Perera to Bresnan, 1 no ball, oh my! That slipped from Perera's hand. Comes to the batsman at head high who does well to get out of the ball's line. They've got to re bowl that

Riazul Islam: "Already said, Sabbir needed to fininsh it off. Terrific Bowling from Mash. His over changed the Scene." -- Agreed completely, my man. Brilliant over from Mash, and now from Perera.

19.5
2
Perera to Bresnan, 2 runs, full toss darting onto leg stump, punched to wide long on
19.4
1
Perera to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, low full toss on middle, dug away over Perera's head for a single. That's his fifty but Nasir does not raise his bat
19.3
1
Perera to Bresnan, 1 run, yorker on middle stump, he can only get this away to point. Nasir comes on strike. Sylhet need three sixes off the final three balls.
19.2
0
Perera to Bresnan, no run, skillfully bowled once again! Yorker just outside off stump and Bresnan can't smack this onto the off side. Past off stump once again
19.1
0
Perera to Bresnan, no run, just past the outside of off stump Straight just outside off stump. Slower ball and Bresnan is foxed. Past his edge and the keeper can't believe how that was not bowled

Perera comes charging in

END OF OVER:
19 | 7 Runs | SYS: 151/4 (19 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 7.94, RRR: 19.00)

  • Tim Bresnan3 (3b)
  • Nasir Hossain49 (42b)
  • Rubel Hossain4-0-30-1
  • Thisara Perera3-0-32-1
18.6
1
Rubel Hossain to Bresnan, 1 run, full on leg stump, clipped off his toes to fine leg. Keeps it down to a single. Simple equation now: Sylhet need 19 off the final over.
18.5
1
Rubel Hossain to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, low full toss on middle, the batsman can only mistime his drive to long on. They reach 150
18.4
2
Rubel Hossain to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, yorker on leg stump, goes deep and drives down the ground past Rubel. Mid off brings in the dive, and stops three certain runs
18.3
0
Rubel Hossain to Nasir Hossain, no run, full toss outside off stump, premeditated paddle from Nasir but he misses it once again. Walked too much across to the off side. Terrific bowling from Rubel. Another dot ball
18.2
1
Rubel Hossain to Bresnan, 1 run, full wide outside off, punched down the ground to McCullum at long on. Only a single, but Nasir's back on strike
18.2
1w
Rubel Hossain to Bresnan, 1 wide, wayward stuff, full toss going down the leg side. They get the extra run but Bresnan could've easily earned four more. Tried to swing this down the leg side but can't make any contact with the bat
18.1
1
Rubel Hossain to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, low full toss on off stump, Nasir was preparing to paddle this fine but can't get the necessary contact. Hits the back of his bat and dribbles away to midwicket. Only one on offer

Yohan: "why in form tharanga was dropped despite leading the BPL batting scoring 207 runs@ 41av up to this match with three consecutive fifties and 2 mom awards is beyond logic? " -- He's scored 10, 1 and 26 in his last three matches. And Babar Azam has been in really good touch.

END OF OVER:
18 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | SYS: 144/4 (26 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 8.00, RRR: 13.00)

  • Nasir Hossain45 (38b)
  • Tim Bresnan1 (1b)
  • Thisara Perera3-0-32-1
  • Mashrafe Mortaza4-0-18-1
17.6
1
Perera to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, yorker on middle, biffed down the ground for a single. Sylhet need 26 off the last two overs.
17.5
1
Perera to Bresnan, 1 run, full outside off and slashes at it away from his body. Point goes airborne trying to catch it. Oh my, Mashrafe gets his fingertips to it and saves three certain runs. Will go down as a dropped chance, though. One of those that will either stick in your palm or pop right out. This time the ball did the latter

Bresnan walks in. 28 needed off 14 balls

17.4
W
Perera to Sabbir Rahman, OUT, holes out to Baz at long on! Full on middle and he has to go for the slog. Times it well too, but not well enough. Goes to the safest fielder in the outfield.. Goes for a well made 70

Sabbir Rahman c McCullum b Perera 70 (49b 7x4 2x6) SR: 142.85

17.3
2
Perera to Sabbir Rahman, 2 runs, low full toss on leg stump, mistimed the slog to the leg side and deep midwicket does well to stop the ball and send it back. They're going for a suicidal second run but the keeper - Mithun - makes a mess of it. The ball falls out of his gloves as he tries to run the batsman out. Lucky, how lucky A huge let off here. Sabbir was gone

only five runs off the last eight balls

17.2
1
Perera to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, slow yorker on middle stump, Nasir can do nothing except to dig it out towards point. Manages to turn the strike over, though
17.1
2
Perera to Nasir Hossain, 2 runs, overpitched on off stump, driven on the up past cover. Deep cover charges to his right and gets to it with a slide. Strong throw back

The required run rate has jumped to 11. Perera to bowl the 18th

END OF OVER:
17 | 2 Runs | SYS: 137/3 (33 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.05, RRR: 11.00)

  • Sabbir Rahman68 (47b)
  • Nasir Hossain41 (35b)
  • Mashrafe Mortaza4-0-18-1
  • Ziaur Rahman1-0-10-0
16.6
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Sabbir Rahman, no run, what a great ball to end the over and the spell. Short outside off and Sabbir thinks it's going to be wide outside off. It was well within the line and that's the over. Terrific stuff from Mashrafe, only two off his final over. Finishes with figures of 1-18
16.5
0
Mashrafe Mortaza to Sabbir Rahman, no run, back of a length outside off stump, tries to pull but mistimes. Falls just in front of his toes. The non-striker wants a single but Mashrafe does well to get to the ball in his follow through
16.4
1
Mashrafe Mortaza to Nasir Hossain, 1 run, short outside off, carved to point but McCullum is quick to get behind the ball. He considers going for the direct hit but no one's backing up. Chooses not to throw

Sylhet 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st15ADS FletcherMD Gunathilaka
2nd3ADS FletcherBabar Azam
3rd7ADS FletcherNasir Hossain
4th117Nasir HossainSabbir Rahman
5th20TT BresnanNasir Hossain

Bangladesh Premier League

TeamMWLPTNRR
CV1293180.578
DHD1274151.631
KT1274150.075
RAR126612-0.267
SYS12479-0.429
RR12488-1.098
CC12387-0.473
BB00000