END OF OVER:20 | 1 Run | RR: 149/9 (46 runs required, RR: 7.45)
- Mustafizur Rahman1 (6b)
- Qazi Onik3 (6b)
- Sikandar Raza4-0-16-4
- Taskin Ahmed4-0-29-1
9.42 pm That's all from Mirpur. A bottom-of-the-table clash tonight, where Chittagong Vikings beat Rajshahi Kings by 45 runs. All from me for the evening, and also from both teams for this season. We'll see you tomorrow, for two very important games. Hope you enjoyed ESPNcricinfo's coverage of all the BPL action today. See you all tomorrow! It's Sreshth Shah, signing off!
9.37 pm Right, we're ready for the presentation. First up, the losing captain Mushfiqur Rahim. He says: "Our bowlers didn't execute our plans in the Powerplay. Ronchi and Reece were good, and we weren't good with our catching. Samit's knock was a great one, wasn't an easy wicket to bat on. We needed someone till the end. The whole tournament as a whole was really disappointing. Hope to regroup and come back stronger. All the best to the top four teams."
Now the winning captain, Luke Ronchi. He says: "It was a fantastic game, all around, both with bat and ball. Reece and Raza continued their batting form with the ball as well. Taskin, excellent too. Making Reece bat higher worked really well. Overall, we lost a lot of close games. We didn't get demolished in too many games, so that's a positive. We've just been bad at finishing games, which is important between a win and a loss. We're leaving with a smile on our face, especially with the final win. The support from Chittagong and elsewhere has been superb. A cool place to play cricket!"
And Luis Reece is the Man of the Match! For his all-round performance of 80 and a wicket in his three overs. He says: "I open to bat back at home, so good to get an opportunity tonight. A great team performance. Luke knew I wanted to bat top 3 but I had to wait my turn given the quality in our batting. The wicket was a bit 'stoppy', but we knew if had a platform we'd score big. Especially with Raza at the end still left. We were happy with 194."
9.33 pm Hand shakes all around. It's been a difficult campaign for both teams this season. Don't forget, Rajshahi were runners-up last year. Lots of 'what if's' this season, but Chittagong Vikings finish last this season despite the win today. The wooden spoon is theirs. Be back with the presentation in a few minutes.
Sydee: "I dont want Sikandar Raza to bowl next over . It will be intresting to see if he bowls his next over in next bpl for another team and get a wicket in the first ball . " -- But wouldn't have counted for the hat-trick then
END OF OVER:19 | 3 Runs | RR: 148/9 (47 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 7.78, RRR: 47.00)
- Qazi Onik2 (5b)
- Mustafizur Rahman1 (1b)
- Taskin Ahmed4-0-29-1
- Sikandar Raza3-0-15-4
Will Raza get a hat-trick or finish with a five-for? Time to find out
Sreenath : "@moin... Don't praise the problems... Every bpl team choked chasing low score or failed to defend low score.. Not even a single Bangladeshi player performed well through out the tournament except tamim.. Shakib, fizz, taskin, mehdi all lost form.. Future of Bangladesh in T20I isn't looking bright "
Taskin to bowl the 19th, but will Raza be able to attempt a hat-trick next over? Lets see..
END OF OVER:18 | 3 Runs 2 Wkts | RR: 145/9 (50 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 8.05, RRR: 25.00)
- Qazi Onik0 (0b)
- Sikandar Raza3-0-15-4
- Rayad Emrit3-0-28-1
Zakir Hasan c Taskin Ahmed b Sikandar Raza 19 (22b 0x4 1x6) SR: 86.36
Mohammad Sami c Sunzamul Islam b Sikandar Raza 1 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33
Moin: "BPL has been very Good this year. Teams Fight hard for Victory. Until 10 matches each, we did not know who was gonna be safe & Whose gonna be in danger. Until now we only know that Victorians will take No.1 spot..... Thats the beauty.....!!!"
END OF OVER:17 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | RR: 142/7 (53 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.35, RRR: 17.66)
- Mohammad Sami0 (1b)
- Zakir Hasan17 (18b)
- Rayad Emrit3-0-28-1
- Taskin Ahmed3-0-26-1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz c Tanbir Hayder b Emrit 6 (5b 1x4 0x6) SR: 120.00
Sam: "Raza is an all round gun. Good pick up. " - Miraz to bat, Emrit to bowl