Defending champions Rangpur Riders edged out the Hobart Hurricanes by a single run in a gripping showdown at Providence Stadium on July 13, 2025, during the Global Super League . the Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and chose to field first, sending Rangpur Riders in to bat, the Riders put together a competitive 151 for 6, anchored by Ibrahim Zadran’s brisk 43 off 31 balls and propelled by Kyle Mayers’s unbeaten 67 from 42 deliveries, which included eight fours and two sixes . Their innings was kept in check by leg‑spinner Usama Mir, whose tidy 3 for 15 showcased his effectiveness in the middle overs, while Fabian Allen chipped in with two wickets.
In reply, the Hurricanes came within inches of a historic chase, finishing at 150 all out in the final over. Opener Ben McDermott’s quickfire 34 off 19 and a composed 44 off 36 from Mohammad Nabi kept the pressure on, but once the middle order fell, the chase faltered . The turning point came courtesy of Khaled Ahmed, whose outstanding spell of 4 for 26—part of a disciplined bowling unit that included Iftikhar Ahmed with two economical wickets—derailed the Hurricanes’ momentum.
The dramatic finale arrived when Azmatullah Omarzai orchestrated the run‑out of Billy Stanlake off the final delivery, securing the Riders’ one‑run triumph. For his pivotal contributions, particularly in crunch time, Khaled Ahmed was deservedly named Player of the Match . This thrilling victory not only preserved Rangpur’s unbeaten streak but also propelled them to the top of the GSL standings .The Rangpur Riders will take on the Dubai Capitals in their next Global Super League clash. The match is set for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 8:00 pm Bangladesh at Providence Stadium in Guyana.
