- Babar Azam scored 56 against the Strikers.
- He had a strike rate of 114.28.
- Riders clinched the win by 4 wickets.
Rangpur captain Nurul Hasan Sohan confidently declared Babar’s inclusion in the playing XI during the toss. After being asked to bat first, the Sylhet Strikers were limited to a total of 120 runs, having lost eight wickets in the first inning.
Babar displayed remarkable athleticism by sprinting in, retrieving the ball, and executing a direct hit to dismiss Dushan Hemantha in the final over. The crowd erupted into chants of ‘Babar Babar,’ underscoring their admiration for the cricket sensation.
Babar played a pivotal role, remaining unbeaten with a well-crafted 56 runs from 49 deliveries, including six boundaries, at a striking rate of 114.28.
Rangpur Riders won by 4 wickets as they reached the target in 18.2 overs, thanks to a match-winning partnership of 89 runs between Babar and Azmatullah Omarzai.
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