DHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) - Contrasting half-centuries from openers DawidMalan and Towhid Hridoy powered Rangpur Riders to an 11-run victory overDhaka Capitals at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today,confirming their place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) playoffs as thefinal qualifying team. Despite the win, Rangpur are set to play the Eliminator against SylhetTitans, with Rajshahi Warriors and Chattogram Royals having already securedthe top two spots on the points table. Former England opener Malan starred with a fluent 78 off 49 balls, an inningslaced with eight fours and four sixes. Rangpur then leaned on their bowlers, led by a venomous spell from fastbowler Nahid Rana, who returned outstanding figures of 3-11. Earlier, Fahim Ashraf also played his part for Rangpur by claiming 2-43 tocheck Dhaka's top order.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 17, 2026 12:33 UTC