Khulna clinch dramatic 1-Run win against Barishal
Nurul Hasan Sohan with Man of the Match trophy, Cricrenzy
Batting first, Khulna struggled to build momentum and posted 130 for 9 in their allotted overs. Opener Anamul Haque contributed 24 runs off 18 balls, while captain Nurul Hasan Sohan led from the front with a crucial 39-run knock. Despite losing wickets regularly, Khulna managed to set a competitive target.
In reply, Barishal's chase was anchored by Abdul Majid, who scored a steady 51 off 53 balls. Lower down the order, Moin Khan kept Barishal in the hunt with an unbeaten 43 off 27 balls. However, the lack of support from other batters proved costly.
The final over saw Barishal needing 9 runs for victory. After a single and a leg-bye, Moin Khan’s boundary brought the equation down to 2 runs off 3 balls.
What followed was chaos—Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Tanvir, and Ruyel were all run out in consecutive deliveries. With 2 runs needed off the final ball to win, Nurul Hasan Sohan’s sharp throw from the non-striker’s end sealed the dramatic victory for Khulna.
The match highlighted exceptional fielding under pressure and left fans on the edge of their seats, as Khulna emerged victorious in one of the tournament's most intense finishes.