Rajshahi bowls against Khulna is first Qualifier
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|| CF Correspondent ||
Rajshahi Royals captain Andre Russell won the toss and opted to bowl first against Khulna Tigers in the first Qualifier of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) at Sher-e- Bangla National Stadium on Monday.
Both Khulna Tigers and Rajshahi finished the group phase with 16 points but the former edged the latter by net-run-rate to stay as table topper.
The winner of the game will seal the final straightway while the loser will get another chance to give a shot at the final.
In that case, they would have to take on Chattogram Challengers in the second Qualifier on Wednesday.
Rajshahi and Khulna have won their last match convincingly with Khulna beating Dhaka by eight wickets, with successful chasing a highest total in BPL history. Rajshahi also crushed Chattogram by eight wickets.
Team changes
Both sides fielded an unchanged team that won their last game.
Rajshahi Royals playing XI
Andre Russell (C )Liton Das(w), Afif Hossain, Ravi Bopara, Alok Kapali, Farhad Reza, Mohammad Irfan, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed Rahi,.Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Taijul Islam.
Khulna Tigers playing XI
Mushfiqur Rahim (c), Rilee Rossouw, Shamsur Rahman, Robbie Frylinck, Mehidy Hasan Miraj, Shafiul Islam, Mohammed Amir AmirNajibullah Zadran, Nazmul Hossain shanto, Shahidul Islam, Aminul Islam Biplob
