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BPL 2024: Campaign heats up as Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barisal prepare for final showdown
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 has reached its final leg with Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal gearing up to face each other in the highly anticipated final showdown on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. With both teams having shown exceptional talent and determination throughout the tournament, they will hope to end the tournament with the title victory.
Comilla Victorians have been a dominant force in this season of Bangladesh Premier League, recording eight victories from twelve games during the league stage of the tournament. Recently, they beat Rangpur Riders in the Qualifier 1 to storm into the final of the tournament.
Under the leadership of Litton Das, Comilla Victorians have overcome formidable oppositions with a blend of strategic brilliance and individual abilities, Making it to the final of the league.
Fortune Barishal, on the other hand, have emerged as the dark horse in this season. They were met with negative results early in the tournament, but they staged a remarkable comeback, showcasing resilience and determination. They outplayed Rangpur Riders in the Qualifier 2 to book their place in the final.
Comilla Victorians’ batting lineup, with the likes of Litton Das, Andre Russell and Towhid Hridoy, looks incredibly in balance, capable of providing enough firepower at the top of the order. On the bowling front, the Victorians have a strong attack with the likes of Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Tanvir Islam.
Fortune Barishal also possess the explosive contingent in their batting lineup with the likes of David Miller, Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar and Mushfiqur Rahim. On the bowling front, they have the likes of James Fuller, Mohammad Saifuddin and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Comilla Victorians Probable XI: Sunil Narine, Johnson Charles, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Musfik Hasan
Fortune Barisal Probable XI: Tamim Iqbal (c), Kyle Mayers, Soumya Sarkar, David Miller, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, James Fuller, Mohammad Saifuddin, Obed McCoy, Taijul Islam
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