Four Wickets From Jamal Keeps Royals Rolling At Top of BPL Standings

From the moment the chase began, the contest carried tension. Sylhet Titans lost Parvez Hossain Emon cheaply, and the mood inside the ground shifted fast. Tawfique Khan tried to settle things with Afif Hossain, stitching together a brief recovery that hinted at control.

Then Jamal arrived and took two key wickets in an over. The Royals suddenly had their grip back. Tawfique walked off after a scratchy 23, Rony Talukdar followed soon after, and the Titans stumbled to 50 for three inside the powerplay. You could feel the pressure tightening with every dot ball.

Afif stayed stubborn, and fought through the middle overs, found the fence when he could, and refused to let the chase collapse entirely. His 46 kept Sylhet breathing, even as wickets kept falling around him.

Royals Hold Their Nerve

Once Afif departed, the equation grew steep. Jamal returned to clean up the tail, mixing pace with clever changes. Tanvir Islam and Shoriful Islam chipped in at key moments, ensuring no partnership settled.

Khaled Ahmed swung late, launching three sixes in a blink. For a moment, the Royals bench looked uneasy. Then another wicket fell, and the game completely tilted. The Royals sealed it with two balls to spare and made it to the top of BPL 2026 points table.

Batting Depth Makes the Difference

Earlier, Chattogram Royals showed why they sit near the top. Adam Rossington anchored without dragging, picking gaps and rotating smartly. Mahmudul Hasan Joy provided the spark, clearing the ropes with ease and forcing Sylhet onto the back foot.

At the death, skipper Mahedi Hasan cut loose. Thirteen balls were enough, and the scoreboard raced past 190, and suddenly the target looked heavier than it first appeared.

Ruyel Miah bowled with heart, grabbing three wickets, but the damage was done.

With this result, Chattogram Royals move to eight points and reclaim the top position. Sylhet Titans, despite flashes of fight, remain third. The table now has a familiar look, but the road ahead promises little comfort.