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January 14, 2024
The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to begin on January 19, 2024, promising another exciting season of competitive cricket. The tournament will run for over a month, culminating on March 1, 2024. Defending champions Comilla Victorians will open the season against Durdanto Dhaka at Mirpur, one of the three venues hosting matches this year. Along with Mirpur, the other two venues for BPL 2024 are Chattogram and Sylhet.
Seven teams will compete in this year’s edition: Comilla Victorians, Durdanto Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, Chattogram Challengers, Rangpur Riders, Sylhet Strikers, and Khulna Tigers. Each team will battle it out in a double round-robin format, meaning all seven teams will face each other twice during the league stage. This tournament phase will run until February 21, ensuring plenty of action for cricket fans.
The top-performing teams will then advance to the playoff stage, which begins on February 25 with the Eliminator match. This will be followed by Qualifier 1, also scheduled for February 25. The losing team from Qualifier 1 will get another chance to secure a spot in the final through Qualifier 2, which will take place on February 27. The grand final is slated for March 1, where the two best teams will clash to crown the BPL 2024 champion.
The tournament will showcase a blend of experienced captains and emerging talent. Each team will be led by a unique skipper, with veteran players like Imrul Kayes, who guided Comilla to back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, and the legendary Shakib Al Hasan, now captaining Rangpur Riders after a season with Fortune Barishal. Emerging stars such as Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Player of the Tournament in 2023, will also be captaining Sylhet Strikers, adding a fresh dynamic to the tournament.
With thrilling matches lined up, a mix of experienced players, and promising talent, BPL 2024 promises to deliver another memorable cricket season. As clubs battle for the coveted championship crown, fans can anticipate fierce competition.
Mushfiqur Rahim (Fortune Barishal): The experienced former Bangladesh captain has moved from Sylhet to Barishal for the 2024 season, replacing Shakib Al Hasan as the team’s skipper. Mushfiqur brings a wealth of experience with 5,381 runs at a strike rate of 126 from 257 T20 matches, along with 190 dismissals as a wicketkeeper.
Shuvagata Hom (Chattogram Challengers): Chattogram has appointed Shuvagata Hom, a batting all-rounder, as their new captain, replacing Ziaur Rahman. In 126 T20 outings, Hom has amassed 1,437 runs at a strike rate of 136 and claimed 50 wickets at an economy rate of 7.61.
Imrul Kayes (Comilla Victorians): After being named captain in 2022, Imrul Kayes led Comilla Victorians to back-to-back BPL titles in 2022 and 2023, making them the most successful team in BPL history with four championships. Kayes has accumulated 3,333 runs at a strike rate 117 from 163 matches.
Saif Hassan (Durdanto Dhaka): Saif Hassan, who played for Barishal in 2023, takes charge of Dhaka after leading Bangladesh to a bronze medal in men’s cricket at the 2023 Asian Games. In 34 Twenty20 matches, Saif has amassed 800 runs with a strike rate of 113.
Shakib Al Hasan (Rangpur Riders): Shakib, one of the greatest all-rounders in T20 cricket, will captain Rangpur Riders in 2024 after leading Barishal the previous season. Shakib has achieved the rare feat of 6,000 runs and 400 wickets in T20 cricket, a milestone shared by Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Sylhet Strikers): After being named Player of the Tournament in the 2023 BPL, Najmul Hossain Shanto will now captain Sylhet Strikers, replacing Mashrafe Mortaza. Shanto scored 2,866 runs at a strike rate of 120 in 129 T20 matches.
Khulna Tigers captain Anamul Haque Bijoy: A former Barishal footballer, Anamul Haque Bijoy takes over as team captain in 2024. With 3,312 runs at a strike rate of 118 and 91 dismissals from 164 matches, Anamul brings batting prowess and wicketkeeping skills to the team.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and cricket sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Top Cricket News, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for cricket, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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