Tamim's Barishal defend BPL title
Fortune Barishal made history by chasing a record 195-run target with three balls and three wickets to spare, securing their second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title under Tamim Iqbal's leadership.
Fortune Barishal made history by chasing a record 195-run target with three balls and three wickets to spare, securing their second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title under Tamim Iqbal's leadership.
Defending champions Fortune Barishal are once again in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, with hopes of securing back-to-back titles. Last season, the team’s owner had announced plans to take the entire squad and trophy to Barishal by launch, but it never materialized. This time, if Barishal lifts the trophy again, owner Md. Mizanur Rahman has expressed his desire to bring two trophies home.
In a nail-biting finish, Chittagong Kings clinched a dramatic 2-wicket victory over Khulna Tigers to book their place in the Bangladesh Premier League final. With 4 runs needed off the last ball, Aliss Al Islam smashed a boundary to guide Chittagong to a stunning win, setting up a title clash against Fortune Barishal on February 7.
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, who recently concluded his campaign in the ongoing SA20 League with Pretoria Capitals, is set to join Fortune Barishal for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Final.
Chittagong Kings suffered a familiar batting collapse in the first Qualifier, similar to their performance in the Eliminator, as they faced Fortune Barishal in the battle for a spot in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final.
On Monday, Rangpur Riders faced Khulna Tigers in the Eliminator, fielding star foreign recruits like Tim David, James Vince, and Andre Russell but none of them lived up to expectations.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been thrown into turmoil over payment issues, with Durbar Rajshahi failing to pay their players’ salaries for the ongoing season. Despite multiple deadlines, franchise owner Shafiqur Rahman has repeatedly missed the first installment payments. Even after promising to clear the second installment, Rajshahi continued to delay payments.
Khulna Tigers’ season has been a story of inconsistency—starting strong with two consecutive wins, followed by a four-match losing streak, then a brief resurgence with another victory, only to stumble again in the next game.
Despite bolstering their squad with international stars like West Indies' Andre Russell, Australia’s Tim David, and England’s James Vince, Rangpur Riders crumbled under the spin attack of Khulna Tigers in the Eliminator match.
Rangpur Riders have bolstered their squad ahead of the knockout stages of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) by signing the dynamic English batsman Aneurin Donald.
Rangpur Riders all-rounder Mahedi Hasan has emphasized the crucial role their local players must play if the team is to reach the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final. Rangpur will face Khulna Tigers in the high-stakes Eliminator match tomorrow (Monday) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Durbar Rajshahi has been at the center of multiple controversies throughout this season's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). While their on-field campaign has ended, the off-field drama persisted, particularly regarding unpaid salaries and travel arrangements for their foreign players.