Rangpur Riders win five out of five; no joy for Dhaka yet

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The highs and lows from the latest round of matches in the Bangladesh Premier League

Mohammad Isam

Taskin Ahmed returned 7 for 19, a BPL record, Dhaka Capital vs Durbar Rajshahi, BPL, Dhaka, January 2, 2025

Taskin Ahmed’s 7 for 19 for Rajshahi against Dhaka is a BPL record  •  Durbar Rajshahi

Barishal, who are also strong contenders for the BPL title, will view the defeat to Rangpur as a major setback. They have won their other three matches: one against Sylhet and two against Durbar Rajshahi. Sylhet and Dhaka are the winless teams, having lost three and four matches respectively.

Best batters: Three centurions

Best bowler: Taskin Ahmed

Unusual events

Young one to watch

Jishan Alam, the 20-year old who came into the BPL after impressive performances in domestic T20 games, has had one good performance so far – scoring 38 off 27 balls for Rajshahi against Barishal after beginning his season with two ducks. Pakistani left-arm quick Jahandad Khan, also playing his first BPL season, took three wickets against Sylhet. Iqbal Hossain, an 18-year-old seamer, took 2 for 41 for Barishal on his BPL debut against Rangpur.

Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84

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