Dhaka erupted in celebration as Royals Warriors clinched the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 title with a commanding 63-run victory over Chattogram Royals at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday. The final showcased a masterclass in batting and bowling, led by the unbeaten heroics of Tanzieed Hasan.
Opting to field first after losing the toss, Royals Warriors were sent in to bat. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Tanzieed Hasan provided a blistering start, forging an 83-run partnership in just 10.2 overs. Farhan departed for 30 off 30 balls, but Tanzieed carried on relentlessly.
Partnering with Ken Williamson, Tanzieed added 47 runs for the second wicket before Williamson fell for 24 off 15. Undeterred, Tanzieed then linked up with James Neesham for 33 more runs. The southpaw reached his century off 62 balls, smashing 7 sixes and 6 fours in a knock of 100, propelling his team to 174/4 in 20 overs. Shariful Islam and Mukidul Islam claimed 2 wickets each for Royals.
Chasing 175, Chattogram Royals crumbled under pressure, bowled out for a paltry 110 in 17.5 overs. They lost two early wickets at just 18 runs. Mirza Beg and Hasan Nawaz tried to steady the ship with a 21-run stand, but Nawaz managed only 11.
Zahiduzzaman joined Beg for a 25-run partnership, but Beg’s gritty 39 off 36 balls, including a six and two fours, wasn’t enough. Asif Ali chipped in with 21, but seven batsmen failed to reach double figures. Royals Warriors’ bowlers dominated: Binura Fernando starred with 4/9, Hasan Murad took 3 wickets, and James Neesham grabbed 2.
This triumph marks a historic moment for Royals Warriors, with Tanzieed Hasan’s century etching his name in BPL lore. Fans are already buzzing about the team’s dominant campaign and future prospects in T20 cricket.