DHAKA: Defending BPL champions Rangpur Riders clinched the maiden win in their 2nd match of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Khulna Titans by 8 runs on Sunday (January 6).  

South African Rilee Rossouw’s impressive not out 76 off 52 balls helped Riders set a 170-runs target for the opponent sacrificing three wickets only.

Later, Riders bowlers defended the total restricting Titans to 161 for 5 in 20 overs.

In reply, Paul Stirling (61) and Junaid Siddique (33) gave Khulna an edge to the victory. 

Ali Khan, Zahir Khan, and CR Brathwaite of Riders took one wicket each.

BDST: 2235 HRS, JAN 06, 2019
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