Saif Hassan’s Explosive 80 Helps Rangpur Riders Maintain Unbeaten Run in BPL 2024-25

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Saif Hassan played a brilliant knock of 80 runs off 49 balls to lead Rangpur Riders to a thumping 8-wicket victory over Sylhet Strikers in Match 9 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. This win marked Rangpur Riders’ fourth consecutive victory in the tournament, and they remain unbeaten so far.

Saif Hassan’s Aggressive Batting Sets Up the Chase

Chasing a target of 206 runs, Rangpur Riders needed a solid foundation, and Saif Hassan provided exactly that with an explosive innings. His 80-run knock, which included 3 boundaries and 7 sixes, set the tone for the chase. Hassan’s power-hitting in the middle overs kept the required run rate in check and allowed his partner, Alex Hales, to play a more measured role before going on to score an unbeaten century.

Hassan’s ability to accelerate the innings, especially against the spinners, was a big factor in Rangpur’s successful chase. His strike rate of 163.27 during this innings was a clear testament to his attacking intent, helping Rangpur reach 210/2 in 19 overs, comfortably securing the win.

Sensational Form in the Tournament

Saif Hassan has been in outstanding form throughout the BPL 2024-25 season. With 186 runs in the tournament so far, at an impressive strike rate of 138, he has become one of the most consistent performers for Rangpur.

Alex Hales and Saif Hassan’s Unbeaten Partnership

While Alex Hales’ century grabbed much of the attention, it was Hassan’s controlled aggression that helped Rangpur get off to a quick start in the chase. Together, the duo added 186 runs for the second wicket, taking Rangpur to victory with an over to spare. Their partnership was a display of excellent batting, with both players finding the boundaries at will and making the chase look easy.

Earlier, Sylhet Strikers set a challenging target of 206/4, with Rony Talukdar and Zakir Hasan contributing well with the bat. However, despite their efforts, the Strikers’ total was not enough to defend, as Rangpur’s opening pair of Hales and Hassan took control of the chase with ease.

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