In the second match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023, Rangpur Riders beat Comilla Victorians by 34 runs on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. 

Rony Talukdar hits 67 to lead the Riders to victory. 

The Comilla Victorians, who bowled first after winning the toss, fell short of the Rangpur Riders’ score of 176 runs in 20 overs, as they were all out for 142 runs in 19.1 overs. 

Rangpur Riders' opener Rony top scored with 67 off 31 balls with 11 fours and 1 six, while Mohammad Naim scored 29 runs off 34 balls. Shoaib Malik scored 33 off 26 balls and Sikandar Raza scored 12 off 10 balls. Nurul Hasan, the Riders’ captain, remained unbeaten on 19 off 11 balls. 

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For Comilla Victorians, Imrul Kayes top scored with 35 off 23 balls, while Jaker Ali scored 17 and Dawid Malan scored 15. 

Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers for Rangpur Riders, scalping 3 wickets for 20 runs in 3.1 overs. Robiul Haque and Sikandar Raza scalped two wickets each as well. 

In the end, Rangpur Riders emerged victorious by 34 runs.

In the day's first match, Sylhet Strikers beat Chattogram Challengers by eight wickets.