WATCH: Nurul Hasan makes 30 runs in final over to secure thrilling win for Rangpur Riders over Fortune Barishal in BPL 2024-25

In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh dough Nurul Hasan turned a seemingly impossible situation into a stunning victory for Riders of Rangpur during their match against Fortune Barishal in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. This match, held in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 9 January 2025 showed not only Hasan’s extraordinary talent but also the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.

Tough start for Rangpur Riders

Chasing a daunting target of 198 runs, Rangpur Riders found themselves in a tough spot early on. Cancellation of the opener Alex Hales as just one run set a precarious tone for the innings. However, contributions from Tawfiq Khan (38 runs) i Saif Hassan (22 runs) provided some stability. Pakistani duo Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shahboth scoring 48 runs kept the Riders in contention but it was clear they needed something spectacular to win the game.

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Nurul Hasan creates chaos in the last over

As the final approached, the Riders needed a whopping 26 runs to secure victory. Captain Hasan entered the scene, having previously shown his explosive batting abilities. The pressure was palpable as Kyle Mayerstasked with kicking out the back end, he faced an uphill battle against a determined Hasan.

What happened next was nothing short of sensational. Hasan went at Mayers with an aggressive mindset, hitting a huge six over deep wicket on the first ball. This initial hit seemed to give him confidence and he followed it up with two consecutive boundary strikes, reducing the runs required to just 12 from three balls.

The tension escalated as Nurul continued his attack; the fourth ball was followed by another six, which sent the fans into a frenzy. With just two balls to go and 6 runs needed to win, Hasan delivered yet again—hitting another boundary followed by a six that sealed a miraculous win for his team. In total, he scored an incredible 30 runs in that final alone, finishing with an unbeaten 32 runs off just seven balls.

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𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧! 🍿

Rangpur Riders were out of the contest until skipper Nurul Hasan smashed 30 in the final and pulled off an incredible heist! 😵💫#BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9A7R96fmhU

— FanCode (@FanCode) January 9, 2025

A historic moment in the history of BPL

Hasan’s latest heroics have drawn comparisons with similar feats in cricket history, particularly reminiscent Rinku Singhoutstanding performance during IPL 2023 when he scored 30 runs in one over Yash Dayal. Such moments remind cricket fans why T20 matches are often unpredictable and exciting.

Earlier in the match, Fortune Barishal set a challenging target by scoring 197 runs, thanks to a solid contribution from the captain Tamim Iqbal (40 runs), Najmul Hossain Shanto (41 runs), and an explosive innings by Mayers, who finished with an impressive 61 runs off just 29 balls, including seven sixes.

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