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March 1, 2024
The 2024 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has reached its thrilling conclusion as Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal prepare to face off in the season’s final. The Victorians, aiming for a historic third consecutive title, will be eager to continue their reign as BPL champions.
In this ninth season of the BPL, four-time champions Comilla Victorians will clash with Fortune Barishal, the 2022 runners-up, in what promises to be a gripping final. After defeating the Rangpur Riders in the opening qualifier, Comilla guaranteed their spot in the championship game. At the same time, Barishal took a more challenging path. After playing in the eliminator and winning the second qualifier, they arrive at the final with solid momentum, having won six of their last seven matches.
The grand finale will occur at Dhaka’s iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium, where the pitch conditions are expected to play a pivotal role. The final has attracted massive attention, with BPL being Bangladesh’s premier domestic cricket tournament. Fans will be treated to a star-studded match featuring some of the nation’s finest players, including Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Mahmudullah, all set to battle it out for the coveted trophy.
In recent matches, the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka has been a bowler-friendly venue, with teams bowling first dominating the results. In the last five BPL matches at this venue, all have been won by the team opting to chase. The pitch offers early swing, especially in the initial overs, creating challenges for batters. However, as the game progresses, the conditions ease out, allowing the ball to come onto the bat more smoothly in the second innings.
This has resulted in higher success rates for teams chasing, with even targets as high as 186 being comfortably chased down. Batting second has been advantageous, making it crucial for captains to win the toss and field first in the final.
Dhaka T20 Stats (BPL 2024 – Last 5 Matches)
Matches Played: 5
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won bowling first: 5
Average score batting first: 147
Rangpur Riders vs. Comilla Victorians, highest score chased: 186
Given the apparent trend of successful chases, Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal will be mindful of the conditions. The toss is expected to play a significant role, with the captain winning and likely opting to field first. The early overs will be crucial, where swing bowlers can make an impact, but batters will also need to be cautious of the ease with which scores have been chased in the latter half of the game.
Fortune Barishal Squad
Key Players: Kyle Mayers, David Miller, Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, Obed McCoy, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tamim Iqbal (c), and Mushfiqur Rahim (wk).
Fortune Barishal boasts a potent mix of seasoned campaigners and explosive players. With veterans like Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mahmudullah providing stability, they also have the firepower of Kyle Mayers and David Miller to change the game in a few overs.
Comilla Victorians Squad
Key Players: Sunil Narine, Litton Das (c/wk), Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Johnson Charles
Bowlers to Watch: Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam, Matthew Forde
Comilla Victorians, led by Litton Das, are well-rounded with star performers. They have international T20 specialists like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in their team. At the same time, the bowling attack, spearheaded by Mustafizur Rahman, has been clinical in critical moments.
With two power-packed teams battling it out on a pitch that favors the chasing side, the BPL 2024 final promises to be a gripping contest. The key for both teams will be managing the early conditions and capitalizing on the ease of batting under lights.
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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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