Tamim Iqbal and Kyle Mayers played key roles with the bat as defending champions, Fortune Barishal, triumphed over Chittagong Kings by three wickets in a thrilling final of the Bangladesh Premier League. The match took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
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Tamim hit nine fours and a six, scoring 54 off 29 balls, while Mayers added 46 off 28 balls, including three fours and three sixes. Rishad Hossain then played a crucial cameo, scoring 18 off six balls, guiding Barishal to victory. Chasing down Chittagong’s 194-run total, Fortune Barishal clinched the win with three balls to spare, successfully retaining their BPL title.
