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DHAKA, Jan 9, 2025 (BSS) - West Indies recruit Kyle Mayers hammered a six-laden 29 ball-61 not out as Fortune Barishal racked up 197-5 against Rangpur Riders in their fifth game of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Mayers smote one four and seven sixes in his whirlwind knock that gave the side a late impetus taking them closer to 200 in their revenge mission against Rangpur which won the past five matches in a row.

In their first-leg match in Dhaka, Rangpur crushed Barishal by eight wickets and that was the only defeat of Tamim Iqbal-led side so far in the tournament.

However, Barishal, also the defending champions of the tournament, made solid start through captain Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto after being asked to bat first.

The duo added 81 runs in 10.1 overs for the opening stand with Shanto returning to the form with 30 ball-41, studded with five fours and one six. Inform Tamim made 40 off 34 with four fours and two sixes.

After their start, Mayers carried the side even though he got little support from the middle order with Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah Riyad being dismissed cheaply. Fahim Ashraf made 6 ball-20 toward the end to consolidate somewhat.