Last-Over Drama Crowns Fortune Barishal BPL 2025 Champions
High stakes and wild cheers electrified the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka when Fortune Barishal clinched their second straight Bangladesh Premier League title, pulling off a nail-biting three-wicket win over the Chittagong Kings. The final lived up to its billing, delivering drama right down to the wire on February 7, 2025.
Chasing a tall 195, Barishal’s seasoned captain Tamim Iqbal wasted no time going after the bowlers. His stroke-filled 54 not only set the scoring rate but also calmed any nerves in the dugout. The massive total, however, always looked tough, especially after Chittagong stamped their authority earlier in the evening.
The Kings started their innings with an explosive 121-run partnership between openers Parvez Hossain Emon and Khawaja Nafay. Both batsmen found gaps with ease, dispatching the new ball to all corners. Emon played with flair, while Nafay looked composed and measured, steering their side into a commanding position. The opening pair frustrated Barishal’s bowlers for fifteen overs before the stand finally broke, but not before the scoreboard had swelled to an imposing 194/3 by the end of 20 overs.
Barishal's Depth and Big Hits Seal the Deal
The chase was anything but smooth sailing. After Tamim’s rapid fifty, wickets tumbled as Chittagong’s spinners and pacers dug in. Kyle Mayers stepped up in the center, using his power to smash 46 vital runs that kept Barishal barely afloat when things looked shaky. The pressure mounted in the closing overs as the required rate crept up and every dot ball brought the Kings fans to their feet.
But Barishal’s big-game experience and deeper batting lineup swung momentum back their way. Rishad Hossain, famed for his composure under stress, hammered two gutsy sixes in the 19th over, flipping the script just when Chittagong seemed about to pounce. With three balls remaining and nerves jangling, Barishal scrambled the winning runs, sparking wild celebrations that echoed across the stadium.
The victory wasn’t just about power-hitting; smart running between the wickets and clever shot placement made every run count. Barishal’s ability to stay calm under pressure, knowing even a couple of mistakes could cost them the title, made their chase even more impressive.
Season statistics backed up their moment of glory—11 wins out of 14 matches showed a team peaking at the right time and delivering on the biggest stage. Each player knew their role, and this balance proved the deciding factor in their BPL 2025 title defense.
