In one of the closest contests of the 2025 Global Super League so far, the match 5 of Rangpur Riders edged out Hobart Hurricanes by a solitary run in a thrilling finish at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The Hurricanes, despite a strong fightback with the ball and a solid middle-order effort, fell just short of the target set by the Rangers.

Rangpur Riders Innings

Batting first, Rangpur Riders managed a competitive 151/6 off 20 overs. The top performer was Kyle Mayers, who smashed 67 off 42 balls, keeping the innings together with measured aggression. He had Ibrahim Zadran going strong alongside him, adding a useful 43 off 31 balls. Though losing traction marginally in the death overs, Rangpur pushed beyond 150. For the Hurricanes on the bowling side, Usama Mir impressed with a return of 3/15 in 4 overs, while Fabian Allen (2/38) and Odean Smith (1/20) contributed wickets to keep the total within reach.

Hobart Hurricanes Innings

Pursuing 152, Hobart Hurricanes faltered under pressure and were bowled out for 150 in 20 overs, just 1 run short of victory. Mohammad Nabi scored a gritty 44 from 36, with Ben McDermott chipping in with a fast 34 from 19 and Odean Smith scoring a late cameo of 20 from 13 balls. But tight death bowling and wickets at regular intervals halted their pursuit. Khaled Ahmed starred with the ball for Rangpur, taking 4/26, as Iftikhar Ahmed (2/13) and Rakibul Hasan (1/19) picked under pressure to win the match.

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Hobart Hurricanes vs Rangpur Riders: Match Scorecard

Rangpur Riders – 151/6 (20 Overs)

Hobart Hurricanes – 150/10 (20 Overs)