BPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Chittagong Kings vs Khulna Tigers Award Winners, Man of The Match, Post-Match Presentation, Scorecard & Records

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BPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Chittagong Kings clinched a last-ball thriller against Khulna Tigers in BPL 2025 Qualifier 2, successfully chasing down 164 to seal a spot in the final.

Aliss Al Islam emerged as the hero, scoring an unbeaten 18 off 7 balls*, including the winning boundary under pressure, despite returning from an injury break. Khawaja Nafay (57) and Hussain Talat (40) set the chase up before Khulna bowlers staged a fightback, with Hasan Mahmud (3/28) and Mushfik Rahman (2/17) causing middle-order jitters. However, Aliss Al Islam's composure at the death saw Chittagong home.

Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer's explosive 63 powered Khulna Tigers to 163/6, but it wasn't enough to stop Chittagong's march to the final.

Chittagong Kings vs Khulna Tigers, BPL 2025 Qualifier 2 - Award Winners

• Man Of The Match: Aliss Al Islam (Chittagong Kings) - 18* (7) & match-winning final-ball boundary
• Most Runs: Khawaja Nafay (57 off 41, Chittagong Kings)
• Most Wickets: Hasan Mahmud (3/34, Khulna Tigers)
• Most Sixes: Shimron Hetmyer (4 sixes, Khulna Tigers)
• Most Fours: Khawaja Nafay (6 fours, Chittagong Kings)
• Best Economy Rate: Aliss Al Islam (3.50, 1/14, Chittagong Kings)

Also read: BPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Chittagong Kings Edge Past Khulna Tigers in Last-Ball Thriller to Reach Final

Match Details

• Result: Chittagong Kings won by 4 wickets (last-ball finish)
• Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
• Date: February 5, 2025
• Toss: Chittagong Kings won the toss and opted to field first

Khulna Tigers Innings

• Total: 163/6 in 20 overs
• Top Scorer: Shimron Hetmyer (63 off 38)
• Best Bowler: Binura Fernando (2/27 in 4 overs)

Chittagong Kings Innings

• Total: 164/6 in 20 overs
• Top Scorer: Khawaja Nafay (57 off 41)
• Winning Runs: Aliss Al Islam (18* off 7, including the last-ball boundary)
• Best Bowler (Opposition): Hasan Mahmud (3/34 in 4 overs)

Also read: Chittagong Kings vs Khulna Tigers Highlights, BPL 2025 Qualifiers 2: Chittagong win by 2 wickets to reach final

Post-Match Presentation Highlights

🏆 Aliss Al Islam (Man of the Match): "I just stayed calm and backed myself to finish the job. Coming back from injury, this win means a lot. We were determined to reach the final, and I'm happy I could contribute."

🎙 Chittagong Kings Captain: "A nerve-wracking finish! Full credit to the boys for holding their nerve. Aliss showed great composure at the end, and our bowlers did well to restrict Khulna."

🎙 Khulna Tigers Captain: "Tough loss, especially after getting so close. Our bowlers fought back well, but credit to Chittagong for finishing it off. Hetmyer played a fantastic knock, but we were 10-15 runs short."