The match between Rangpur Riders and Sylhet Titans became the most exciting match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2025-26. The match has the most unbelievable finish that all fans couldn’t believe. Sylhet required just six runs from the last ball. Chris Woakes grabbed all the attention. The atmosphere of Shere Bangla National Stadium is full of tension. Rangrup has certainly prolonged the match. Sylhet did not give up. Then came the highlight moment for fans.
Chris Woakes kept his cool and stroked the last ball over the ropes for a six. The stadium came alive with the shot, and Sylhet players ran towards Woakes in celebration. This was not just a finishing blow; it was all about maintaining control in a high-pressure moment-and Woakes showed unparalleled restraint. Many fans were posting clips of the hit online, dubbing it "one of the coolest finishes of the season."
Woakes didn't say much about the last-ball finish after the match, with the shot doing all the talking for him. Sylhet Titans won the toss, while Rangpur Riders were eliminated from the contest.
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Sylhet’s Chase Turns Tricky Under Pressure
The match was in a tight situation before the final ball drama. Rangpur Riders, who batted first, could barely face the onslaught from the Sylhet bowlers. They posted a paltry 111/9 in 20 overs. While Khushdil Shah (30 off 19) and Mahmudullah (33 off 26) tried to salvage an innings that had no real substance surrounding them, it became evident how sharp the Sylhet bowlers were.
Khaled Ahmed took 4 wickets for 14 runs, while Woakes and Nasum took 2 each. Other batters of Rangpur could not stick together for a long time. They lost their top order early without ever gaining momentum.
Chasing a mere 112 runs, Sylhet found it tough as well. They were deep down the sink in trouble due to Rangpur bowlers. Mustafizur Rahman took 2 wickets in tight lines. Sam Billings held the innings with 29 from 40 balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 18 from 23. The chase slowed down, and Rangpur came back into the contest. Wicket fell both at the wrong time: Sylhet needed a magic show from Woakes.
The drama was at its peak when it came to the last ball of the match, being required with six runs. Then Woakes ended it with an enormous six. The scoreboard then read Sylhet Titans 112/7 in 20 overs. They knocked down the target with three wickets in hand. That will surely be remembered in this BPL season.
