Dhaka, February 7, 2025 – Fortune Barishal emerged victorious in a high-octane Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 Final, defeating Chittagong Kings in a thrilling chase at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Chittagong Kings Set a Stiff Target
After winning the toss, Fortune Barishal opted to bowl first, but Chittagong Kings got off to a dream start. Khawaja Nafay (48 off 35) and Parvej Hossain Emon (78 off 49) built a solid foundation with a 121-run opening stand in just 76 balls. Emon was the standout performer, smashing 6 fours and 4 sixes.
Graham Clark then provided a late boost, hammering 44 off 23 balls, but Kings lost momentum in the death overs, finishing at 194/3 in 20 overs. Mohammad Ali (1/34) and Ebadat Hossain (1/41) were the only wicket-takers for Barishal.
Fortune Barishal’s Chase – A Rollercoaster Ride
Captain Tamim Iqbal (41 off 27) and Towhid Hridoy (35 off 24) gave Barishal a solid start with a 76-run stand in 49 balls. However, Shoriful Islam (3/37) turned the game in the 9th over, dismissing Tamim and David Malan (1) in quick succession.
Kyle Mayers then launched a counter-attack, smashing 46 off 28 balls. But his dismissal in the 18th over by Shoriful shifted the momentum back to Chittagong Kings. Shoriful struck again in the same over, removing Mohammad Riyad, leaving Barishal in a tricky position.
With 12 runs needed off the last two overs, Rishad Hossain’s six in the 19th over turned the tide, but Mohammad Nabi got out on the last ball of the over, making it a tense finish.
Fortune Barishal Crowned Champions
In the end, Rishad Hossain held his nerve, guiding Barishal to victory and sealing their maiden BPL title.
Final Scores:
- Chittagong Kings: 194/3 (Parvej Hossain Emon 78, Graham Clark 44; Mohammad Ali 1/34)
- Fortune Barishal: 195/6 in 19.5 overs (Kyle Mayers 46, Tamim Iqbal 41; Shoriful Islam 3/37)
Key Takeaways:
✅ Parvej Hossain Emon’s 78 off 49 powered Kings to a strong total.
✅ Shoriful Islam’s 3/37 nearly derailed Barishal’s chase.
✅ Kyle Mayers’ 46 off 28 kept Barishal alive in the middle overs.
✅ Rishad Hossain’s crucial six in the 19th over sealed the game.
With this win, Fortune Barishal are the BPL 2025 Champions, capping off a spectacular season with a memorable final.
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