Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- A century from opener Tanzid Hasan has powered the Rajshahi Warriors to a big 174 for 4 in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, setting a daunting 175-run target for the Chattogram Royals.

Tanzid's 100 off 62 balls was the centerpiece of the innings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, marking only the third century in BPL final history.

Asked to bat first by Chattogram captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rajshahi started cautiously but accelerated beautifully, thanks to an 83-run opening stand between Tanzid and Sahibzada Farhan (30). Tanzid, who survived a catch on 54 off Amer Jamal's bowling, made the Royals pay dearly.

He smashed 7 sixes and 6 fours, reaching his hundred with a single in the 19th over before peris...