Rajshahi Royals win
Rajshahi Royals 175 for 8 (Farhad John 66, Tanvir Ullah 35, Rakib The Rombi 34, Saif Gafur 4/12) beat Chittagong Kings 139 for 9 (Farhad John 66, Fahim Mirza 20, Saif Gafur 4/12, Md Abdullah Shahneous Bari 2/31) by 36 runs.

The LPT Presents Dallas Bangladesh Community Cricket League 2026 continued with another entertaining encounter at the PNP Ground in Dallas, where Rajshahi Royals produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Chittagong Kings by 36 runs. After electing to bat first upon winning the toss, the Royals recovered from early setbacks to post a competitive 175 for 8 before a relentless bowling display, spearheaded by Saif Gafur, restricted the Kings to 139 for 9.

Match Summary

Rajshahi Royals endured an early setback when Fagley Ali Hossain departed for just 1 in the second over, but captain Tanvir Ullah immediately shifted the momentum with a fluent 35 off only 21 deliveries, striking four boundaries and two sixes. His aggressive approach lifted the Royals to 54 before he was dismissed by RP1. Md Abdullah Shahneous Bari then steadied the innings with 18, while wicketkeeper Rakib The Rombi continued the charge, smashing 34 from 23 balls with two fours and a six.

The Royals found another late boost through Ibrahim Ebu, whose explosive 25 off just 13 balls included two towering sixes and ensured the innings never lost momentum. Hasan Tanvi added a brisk 19 from 12 deliveries before Tanveer Saad remained unbeaten on 7 as Rajshahi finished on a challenging 175 for 8. Although the Kings claimed wickets at regular intervals, they were hampered by 24 extras, allowing the Royals to finish strongly. Fahim Mirza was the standout bowler with 2 for 28, while RP1, Md. Ashraful Islam, Ahmed Imaad, Sanower Shamim, and Sheikh Nihad claimed one wicket each.

Chasing 176, Chittagong Kings suffered the perfect nightmare start when captain Sheikh Nihad was dismissed for a duck in the very first over by Ibrahim Ebu. Farhad John then produced a determined lone hand, compiling a patient 66 off 58 deliveries, decorated with four boundaries and three sixes. He shared a valuable 62-run partnership with Fahim Mirza, who contributed 20, briefly reviving the chase after the early setback.

However, once Fahim departed, the Royals tightened their grip on the contest. Saif Gafur ripped through the middle and lower order with a magnificent spell, conceding only 12 runs while collecting four wickets in his four overs. Md Abdullah Shahneous Bari provided excellent support with two wickets, while Ibrahim Ebu, Rakib The Rombi, and captain Tanvir Ullah chipped in with one wicket each. Despite Farhad John’s resilient innings, regular wickets at the other end prevented the Kings from building any lasting partnerships, and they finished on 139 for 9 after 19 overs, falling 36 runs short.

Key Performances

• Farhad John (Chittagong Kings): 66 off 58 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)
• Tanvir Ullah (Rajshahi Royals): 35 off 21 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes)
• Rakib The Rombi (Rajshahi Royals): 34 off 23 balls (2 fours, 1 six)
• Saif Gafur (Rajshahi Royals): 4-0-12-4
• Md Abdullah Shahneous Bari (Rajshahi Royals): 4-0-31-2

The convincing victory gives Rajshahi Royals valuable momentum in the Dallas Bangladesh Community Cricket League 2026 as their batting depth and disciplined bowling combined to produce a complete team performance. Chittagong Kings will take heart from Farhad John’s fighting half-century but will look to improve their batting support and discipline with the ball as the competition moves into its decisive phase.