Alex Hales’ Stunning Century Powers Rangpur Riders to Fourth Straight Win in BPL 2024-25

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In another sensational performance, Alex Hales blasted a match-winning century as Rangpur Riders defeated Sylhet Strikers by 8 wickets in Match 9 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 at the Sylhet International Stadium. This remarkable victory marked Rangpur Riders’ fourth straight win in the ongoing tournament, maintaining their unbeaten streak.

Alex Hales Leads the Charge with a Brilliant 113*

Rangpur Riders were chasing a challenging target of 206 runs, set by Sylhet Strikers after they posted 205/4 in their allotted 20 overs. However, Hales showed his class and played a match-defining knock, remaining unbeaten at 113 off just 56 balls. His blistering innings, which included 10 boundaries and 7 sixes, propelled Rangpur to a convincing 210/2 in 19 overs, securing the win with an over to spare.

Hales has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, and his century in this match marked his highest score in the BPL so far. With his superb knock, Hales took his overall tally to 173 runs in four matches, at an impressive strike rate of 158 and an average of 87. His consistency with the bat has made him one of the most dangerous players in the competition.

Saif Hassan Supports Hales in a Comfortable Chase

While Hales stole the limelight with his century, Saif Hassan played a vital supporting role in the chase. Hassan contributed a steady 80 runs off 49 balls, which included 3 boundaries and 7 sixes. Together, the duo added an unbeaten 188-run partnership, ensuring that Rangpur crossed the line comfortably.

Sylhet Strikers’ Top-Order Fails to Build Partnerships

Earlier, Sylhet Strikers posted 205/4, powered by Rony Talukdar’s 54 off 32 balls and Zakir Hasan’s 50 off 38 balls. However, the Strikers were unable to maintain momentum as the middle order faltered. Despite the efforts of Aaron Jones (38* off 19) and Jaker Ali (20* off 5), the Strikers fell short of setting a daunting target.

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