Rajshahi Warriors vs Rangpur Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
BPL 2025/26 • Rangpur Riders won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of BPL 2025/26, Rajshahi Warriors took on Rangpur Riders on Jan 1, 2026, 02:29 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rangpur Riders won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 300 runs and 12 wickets fall between Rajshahi Warriors (148/8 in 20.0 overs) and Rangpur Riders (152/4 in 19.2 overs).
2. Rajshahi Warriors Innings Breakdown (148/8)
Batting in the first innings, Rajshahi Warriors finished on 148/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajshahi Warriors accumulated 46 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Uncle Grandpa spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 46 balls (including 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 141.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Mr Gus, who contributed 41 runs off 30 deliveries, while Beary Nice added 10 (11b). With the ball in the first innings, Swedish Herring led the bowling figures with 3/40 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Tater Tot (2/16 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rangpur Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (152/4)
Pursuing a target of 149 runs for victory, Rangpur Riders recorded 152/4 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 7.86 runs per over. Apple anchored the chase for Rangpur Riders with 63 runs from 50 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 126.0), alongside CS who chipped in with 53 off 39 balls. Defending the total, Hotdog Person delivered a key spell of 2/17 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.25, while Riley finished with 1/29 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by CS and Apple (Rangpur Riders), who combined for 98 runs off 72 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Onion making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Swedish Herring (Rangpur Riders) topped the match rankings with 121.0 total points, followed closely by Tater Tot (106.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Apple.