The Sylhet International Stadium witnessed a sporting spectacle of the highest order on 28 December 2025, as the Sylhet Titans overcame the Noakhali Express by a solitary wicket on the final delivery. What initially appeared to be a routine chase for the home side transformed into a chaotic thriller after a historic hat-trick by Noakhali’s Mehedi Hasan Rana nearly derailed the innings. However, a dramatic final over—defined by a pivotal no-ball and a desperate leg-bye—ensured that the Titans secured their first victory of the season in the most improbable fashion imaginable.
The foundation for this victory was laid by the Sylhet bowlers, led by a clinical Khaled Ahmed. After electing to field, the Titans dismantled the Noakhali top order with ruthless efficiency, reducing the visitors to a precarious position as three of their top four batsmen were dismissed for ducks. Khaled was the architect of this early collapse, finishing with exceptional figures of 4 for 23. A resilient, unbeaten 61 from Mahidul Islam and a spirited 29 from Jaker Ali were the only substantial contributions that allowed the Noakhali Express to reach 143/7, a total that seemed modest until the final stages of the match.
Match Statistical Summary: Titans vs Express
| Metric | Noakhali Express | Sylhet Titans |
| Final Score | 143/7 (20 Overs) | 144/9 (18.5 Overs) |
| Top Batsman | Mahidul Islam (61*) | Parvez Hossain (60) |
| Top Bowler | Mehedi Hasan Rana (4/34) | Khaled Ahmed (4/23) |
| Key Partnership | Mahidul & Jaker (42 runs) | Parvez & Miraz (83 runs) |
| Match Outcome | Lost by 1 Wicket | Won by 1 Wicket |
Sylhet’s pursuit was spearheaded by the in-form Parvez Hossain, whose fluent 60 off 41 balls placed the Titans in a position of absolute comfort. Alongside captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Parvez shared an 83-run partnership that brought the requirement down to a mere 27 runs from the final 27 deliveries. However, the game was turned on its head in the 18th over when left-arm seamer Mehedi Hasan Rana claimed the ninth T20 hat-trick by a Bangladeshi bowler. By removing Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, and Khaled Ahmed in consecutive balls, Rana triggered a collapse that saw Sylhet lose five wickets for just eight runs.
Entering the final over, Sylhet required 13 runs with only two wickets remaining. After two dot balls from Sabbir Hossain, the pressure was immense, but a high no-ball gave Ethan Brookes a free hit which he launched for six, followed immediately by a boundary. Despite a frantic run-out on the penultimate ball, a wide from Sabbir tied the scores before Salman Irshad scrambled a leg-bye off the final delivery. Though Noakhali appealed desperately for an LBW, the decision stood, sparking wild celebrations in the stands as Sylhet crossed the line with their final pair at the crease.