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Tamim's Barishal win against Shakib's Rangpur

Tamim Iqbal-led Fortune Barishal won against Shakib Al Hasan's Rangpur Riders in the third match of the Bangladesh Premier League.

Barishal defeated Rangpur by 5 wickets with 5 balls remaining at Mirpur in the capital Dhaka on Saturday.

For Fortune Barishal, Tamim Iqbal scored the highest 35 runs, Mushfiqur Rahim 26, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 26, Mahmudullah 19 and Shoaib Malik 17.

Earlier, Rangpur Riders posted a 135-run target, with Shamim Hasan scoring 34, Mehedi Hasan 29, Nurul Hasan 23 each.

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League began on Friday. Seven teams - Comilla Victorians, Durdanto Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Strikers, Chattogram Challengers and Khulna Tigers are competing in the T20 tournament.