Tanzid Hasan's brilliant performance guided Rajshahi Warriors to clinch their maiden Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title with a comfortable 63-run win over Chattogram Royals in the final at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on January 23. His century anchored Rajshahi’s emphatic win, turning the final into a one-sided contest.

After winning the toss, Chattogram opted to field first, hoping their bowling attack could contain Rajshahi on a surface expected to slow down later in the evening. However, Hasan shifted the momentum towards Rajshahi’s favour.

Rajshahi’s innings was built on a solid opening stand between Tanzid Hasan and Sahibzada Farhan.

The pair added 83 runs for the first wicket in 10.2 overs, giving Rajshahi a solid platform. Farhan played the supporting role with a 30 off 30 balls, but it was Tanzid who looked clinical.

After Farhan’s dismissal, Tanzid continued to anchor the innings, forging a crucial 47-run partnership with Kane Williamson.

The veteran New Zealand batter's 24 off 15 balls ensured the scoring rate was healthy through the middle overs. Tanzid brought up his third T20 century off 61 deliveries, becoming only the third batter after Tamim Iqbal and Chris Gayle to score a hundred in a BPL final. His innings of 100 off 62 balls, featuring six fours and seven sixes, powered Rajshahi to 174 for 4. Mukidul Islam (2/20) and Shoriful Islam (2/33) were the standout bowlers for Chattogram.

Chasing 175, Chattogram’s innings never looked in the hunt.

Binura Fernando removed Mohammad Naim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy in the same over to leave the Royals reeling. Hasan Murad then dismissed Hasan Nawaz, captain Mahedi Hasan, and Mirza Baig, who top-scored with 39.

Fernando returned to dismantle the lower middle order, finishing with figures of 4 for 9, while Murad claimed 3 for 15.

Despite some fight from Asif Ali, Chattogram collapsed to 111 all out in 17.5 overs, falling well short of the target.