WATCH: Mohammad Nawaz and Tanzim Hasan Sakib nearly come to blows during heated altercation in BPL 2025 match

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 witnessed yet another ugly incident take place. Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz and Bangladeshi pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib nearly came to fisticuffs on Sunday. The incident took place during the Sylhet Strikers versus Khulna Tigers match, which was played in Sylhet on Sunday. 

Mohammad Nawaz was dismissed by Tanzim for 33 caught by Zakir Hasan. Just as the batter was heading back to the hut, the bowler went ahead and shoulder-charged him. Nawaz got upset and started to walk aggressively towards the bowler. Both players were involved in an animated war of words before players and umpires separated the duo. 

The batter walked off the park angrily and could be seen sitting with a scowl on his face in the dugout. This isn’t the first time the league has witnessed angry scenes this year. Tamim Iqbal and Alex Hales had angry exchange of words after the former Bangladeshi opener asked the Englishman if he was “still taking drugs.”

Sylhet Strikers beat Khulna Tigers by 8 runs in key encounter 

Speaking about the game, Sylhet Strikers were put into bat after Khulna skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss. The Strikers scored 182/5 from their 20 overs, with Zakir Hasan top scoring with 75 runs. His knock came off 46 balls with the help of three boundaries and six huge hits. 

Rony Talukdar gave Sylhet a great start with his 56 runs off 44 balls with five boundaries and two sixes. USA batter Aaron Jones scored 20 runs off six balls with three huge sixes to give the home team the much-needed momentum with the bat in the final overs. Abu Hider and Ziaur Rahman picked two wickets each for the visiting side. 

Chasing 183 to win, William Bosisto began well with 43 off 40 balls before he was dismissed by Reece Topley. Khulna lost wickets at regular intervals as the home team bowlers kept a tight leash on the scoring. Mohammad Nawaz scored 33 off 18 balls with three boundaries and two sixes before losing his wicket. Sylhet won the game by 8 runs to claim their second win of the season.