Dramatic final over sees Rajshahi edge past Sylhet by 5 runs

In a nail-biting finish at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Rajshahi Warriors held their nerve to defeat Sylhet Titans by 5 runs in a dramatic encounter that saw the match swing wildly until the very last ball.

Chasing a target of 148, Sylhet needed 11 runs off the final over bowled by Sri Lankan pacer Binura Fernando.

The drama peaked when, after two wides and a series of tight deliveries, Sylhet needed 6 runs off the last ball. However, Binura shattered the stumps of Ruyel Miah, sealing a hard-fought victory for Rajshahi.
Earlier, Sylhet seemed poised for victory when Moeen Ali smashed consecutive sixes off Ripon Mondol in the penultimate over, reducing the equation to 13 runs off 10 balls.

But his dismissal on the very next delivery for a 12-ball 27 turned the tide back in Rajshahi's favor.

Sylhet's chase was anchored by Parvez Hossain Emon, who blazed 41 off 30 balls with 4 sixes before being trapped lbw in the 10th over.

Despite steady contributions from Mominul Haque (31) and Afif Hossain (16), Sylhet lost momentum at crucial stages.

Batting first, Rajshahi posted 147 for 7, thanks largely to a 56-run partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim (40) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (34).

Mushfiqur fell to his signature reverse sweep, sparking a collapse that saw Rajshahi lose 4 wickets for just 23 runs in the death overs.

With this win, Rajshahi Warriors strengthened their position in the top two with 14 points from 9 games, while Sylhet Titans remain on 10 points.