10 thrilling wins by the smallest margins in BPL history

Learn about the 10 most thrilling victories in the history of BPL. The thrilling matches of 1, 2 and 3 runs kept cricket fans in suspense till the last ball.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is always famous for its thrilling matches. Especially the matches that end in the last overs increase the heart rate of the audience. Sometimes the victory or defeat has been decided by a margin of just 1 run, sometimes 2 or 3 runs, which is memorable in the history of BPL.

BPL's narrow wins are not just limited to the scoreboard, but are a reflection of the players' ability to handle pressure, strategy and last-minute performances. Here are the 10 narrowest wins in BPL history, ranked from 10th to 1st.

10. Khulna vs Kings — Won by 3 runs

Khulna put up a great fight and defeated Kings by 3 runs in the match held in Mirpur on November 9, 2016. The match reached its climax in the last over. Khulna's performance in both the batting and bowling departments was commendable.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateKhulna3 runsKingsMirpur9 Nov 20169. Rajshahi vs Rangpur — Won by 2 runs

The match between Rajshahi and Rangpur was a very competitive one in Mirpur on January 26, 2025. Chasing a target of 120 runs, Rangpur eventually fell behind by just 2 runs.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateRajshahi2 runsRangpurMirpur26 Jan 20258. Strikers vs Barisal — Won by 2 runs

In the match held in Mirpur on January 24, 2023, the Strikers defeated Barisal by 2 runs after defending 174. A big shot was needed to win off the last ball, but Barisal failed to do so.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateStrikers2 runsBarishalMirpur24 Jan 20237. Dynamites vs Rangpur — Won by 2 runs

On January 11, 2019, Dynamites restricted Rangpur to just 2 runs after scoring 184 runs in Mirpur. After the aggressive innings of the batsmen, the bowlers also did a great job.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateDynamite2 runsRangpurMirpur11 Jan 2019

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6. Rajshahi vs Chittagong — Won by 2 runs

The match between Rajshahi and Chittagong in Mirpur on January 19, 2013, was tense until the last minute. Chittagong came very close to winning but lost by 2 runs.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateRajshahi2 runsChittagongMirpur19 Jan 20135. Khulna vs Royals — Won by 2 runs

Khulna defeated Royals by 2 runs in a match played in Chittagong on 18 February 2012, saving 172 runs. The match is considered one of the best thrillers of the early days of the BPL.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateKhulna2 runsRoyalsChattogram18 Feb 20124. Victorians vs Barisal — Won by 1 run

Victorians registered a memorable victory by defeating Barisal by just 1 run in Mirpur on February 18, 2022. The result of the match was uncertain until the last ball.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateVictorians1 runBarishalMirpur18 Feb 20223. Victorians vs Dynamites — Won by 1 run

The match between Victorians and Dynamites in Mirpur on February 1, 2019 is known as one of the most dramatic matches in the BPL. The victory was secured by a margin of just 1 run.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateVictorians1 runDynamiteMirpur1 Feb 20192. Bulls vs Super Stars — 1 run win

The match between the Bulls and the Super Stars in Mirpur on November 24, 2015 was a close one. The Super Stars came very close to winning in the end but lost by 1 run.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateBulls1 runSuper StarsMirpur24 Nov 20151. Chattogram vs Super Stars — Won by 1 run

One of the most thrilling matches in the history of BPL was the clash between Chattogram and Super Stars in Mirpur on November 23, 2015. The match went down in history with a 1-run win. The match, filled with dramatic moments in the final over, is still etched in the minds of the fans.

WinnerMarginOppositionGroundMatch DateChattogram1 runSuper StarsMirpur23 Nov 2015

These narrow victories in the history of BPL prove that nothing is certain in T20 cricket until the last ball. A momentary mistake or a brilliant delivery can change the outcome of the entire match. That is why BPL is so popular and exciting for cricket lovers.

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