Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Khulna Tigers stormed into the 2nd Qualifier phase of the Dutch-Bangla Bank Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket after thrashing Rangpur Riders by nine wickets in their match of Eliminator phase at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital's Mirpur on Monday. By virtue of yesterday's defeat, Rangpur Riders were eliminated from the BPL Cricket.

Chasing Rangpur's paltry total of 85 off 16.5 overs, Khulna Tigers romped home making 89 for the loss of one wicket when they had 58 balls to spare.

Khulna had a sorrow start as opener Mehidy Hasan Miraz (0) was bowled out by Akif Javed when Khulna's total was only two runs.

After Miraz's dismissal, one-down Mohammad Naim and second-down Alex Ross powered their t...