Rajshahi Royals win by 78 runs

Rajshahi Royals 248 for 7 (Hasan Tanvi 72, Rakib The Rombi 36, Mohammad Aiub Khan 3/34) beat Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes 170 for 8 (Md Shajedul Islam 56, Emtiaz Ahmed 21) by 78 runs*

Under the lights at the Blue Ridge ground in Dallas, another high-scoring encounter thrilled fans in the LPT Presents Dallas Bangladesh Community Cricket League 2026. Rajshahi Royals delivered a dominant all-round performance to overpower Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes by 78 runs in a match filled with aggressive batting and momentum swings.

After winning the toss, Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes elected to field first, hoping to restrict the Royals on a batting-friendly surface. But Rajshahi Royals responded with a fearless batting display, posting a massive 248 for 7 from their 20 overs before their bowlers backed up the effort with a disciplined performance.

Match Summary

Rajshahi Royals began aggressively despite losing captain Tanvir Ullah early for 17. Hasan Tanvi then took complete control of the innings with a breathtaking knock of 72 off only 30 balls, smashing seven fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 240. His explosive batting shifted momentum firmly in the Royals’ favor.

Maruf PupZ added a useful 29, while Rakib The Rombi produced a late assault with 36 runs from just 14 deliveries, including three towering sixes. Ibrahim Ebu also chipped in with a quick 16 off 9 balls as the Royals continued attacking throughout the innings. The Hurricanes struggled with discipline, conceding 52 extras, including 46 wides, which heavily boosted the Royals’ total. Mohammad Aiub Khan stood out with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 34 runs in an impressive spell, while Md Shajedul Islam, Joynal Plano, Mostafa Jubayer, and captain Emtiaz Ahmed picked up one wicket each.

Chasing a daunting target of 249, Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes lost Shakil on the second ball of the innings and were immediately put under pressure. Md Shajedul Islam counterattacked brilliantly with an entertaining 56 off 28 balls, striking six fours and three sixes to keep the chase alive briefly. Captain Emtiaz Ahmed remained unbeaten on 21, while Shahjahan Rasel contributed 22 and Uzzal Khan added 14. However, regular wickets and the rising required run rate prevented the Hurricanes from building any lasting partnerships.

Saif Gafur led the Royals’ bowling attack superbly with 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his four overs. Tanvir Ullah also claimed two wickets, while Md Abdullah Shahneous Bari and Muhammad Uddin chipped in with one wicket each to seal a comfortable victory for Rajshahi Royals.

Key Performances

• Hasan Tanvi (Rajshahi Royals): 72 off 30 balls (7 fours, 5 sixes)
• Md Shajedul Islam (Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes): 56 off 28 balls
• Mohammad Aiub Khan (Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes): 3/34 in 4 overs
• Saif Gafur (Rajshahi Royals): 2/20 in 4 overs

The emphatic victory strengthens Rajshahi Royals’ position in the Dallas Bangladesh Community Cricket League 2026, while Coxs-Bazaar Hurricanes will need to regroup quickly after another difficult outing.

More exciting action awaits as the tournament continues and teams battle for playoff spots.