Royals Warriors scripted a dream ending to BPL 2025-26, thrashing Chattogram Royals by 63 runs in the final at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Tanzieed Hasan’s masterful century proved the difference in the high-stakes clash played on Friday.
Forced to bat first, the Warriors’ innings was anchored by the opening duo of Sahibzada Farhan and Tanzieed Hasan, who piled on 83 runs in the powerplay. Farhan fell for 30 (30 balls), handing the mantle to Tanzieed.
A 47-run stand with Ken Williamson (24 off 15) and 33 with James Neesham followed, as Tanzieed bludgeoned his way to 100 off 62 balls (7 sixes, 6 fours). The team posted 174/4, despite 2 wickets each from Shariful Islam and Mukidul Islam.
Chattogram Royals’ reply was a disaster from the start—18/2 quickly became a procession. Mirza Beg top-scored with 39 (36 balls, 1×6, 2×4), partnering briefly with Hasan Nawaz (11) and Zahiduzzaman. Asif Ali added 21, but the rest floundered, with seven single-digit scores leading to 110 all out in 17.5 overs.
Bowling heroics defined the win: Binura Fernando’s 4/9 in a miserly spell, Hasan Murad’s 3 wickets, and Neesham’s brace. Royals Warriors lift the trophy, their campaign a testament to balanced firepower and Tanzieed’s brilliance under pressure.