Fortune Barishal's quest for back-to-back titles
| Date | February 07, 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | BPL 2024-25 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Dawid Malan has odds of 4.30 to be Fortune Barishal's best batsman
- Graham Clark has odds of 4.30 to be Chittagong Kings' best batsman
- Marco Jansen has odds of 3.35 to be Fortune Barishal's best bowler
- Ebadot Hossain has odds of 4.50 to be Chittagong Kings' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the final in the 11th season of the Bangladesh Premier League. The Fortune Barishal will aim for their second consecutive title as the team takes on the Chittagong Kings in the grand finale of BPL 2024-25. Fortune Barishal stormed into the final with a massive win against the Kings in the 1st Qualifier. The side will start this game with better odds as they meet the same team in the final. The Chittagong Kings defeated the Khulna Tigers in a thrilling 2nd Qualifier to book a berth in this game. The side will aim for its maiden title in this game. It is a high-stakes contest, and we expect a thrilling battle between the two teams, as neither would like to go down without a fight.
Fortune Barishal Preview
Tamim Iqbal's team will be confident after their dominating win in the 1st Qualifier against the Chittagong Kings. The side ticked all the boxes in its 9-wicket win. They have been consistent in recent matches, winning seven out of the last eight games. They are favorites on cricket betting sites. Iqbal wants his team to build on this momentum and take his side to another title.
Towhid Hridoy played a match-winning knock in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver an electrifying start with Tamim Iqbal. Dawid Malan has enjoyed a great season and will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Kyle Mayers and Mushfiqur Rahim. Mohammad Nabi is a good finisher and will look to take the side to a big total alongside Mahmudullah.
Mohammad Ali and Kyle Mayers used the new ball brilliantly in the last game, and the team expects them to deliver early breakthroughs in this game. Mohammad Nabi must use his experience in this crucial game and do well in the middle overs with Ebadot Hossain. Rishad Hossain and Tanvir Islam must do well in the supporting role, as the wicket won't have much for the bowlers.
Expected Starting XI for Fortune Barishal
Tamim Iqbal (c), Kyle Mayers, Towhid Hridoy, Dawid Malan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rishad Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Ali
Chittagong Kings Preview
It was a thrilling win for Mohammad Mithun and his team in the 2nd Qualifier against the Khulna Tigers. In a game where the balance kept tilting, the team won on the last ball, with the lower middle order taking them home. The team has struggled with the batting in the last few games, especially at the top. They will start behind in this game on cricket betting apps. Mithun must inspire confidence as they take on a more formidable team.
The top order isn't in the pink of its form, and the team needs Khawaja Nafay and Parvez Hossain Emon to put up a big partnership. Graham Clark is the backbone of the middle order, and he must build partnerships with Shamim Hossain and Hussain Talat. After their rescue act in the last game, the side will expect quick runs in the lower middle order from Mohammad Mithun, Khaled Ahmed, and Arafat Sunny.
The bowling attack will be under pressure after a string of ordinary performances. Shoriful Islam is the key bowler on the team, and he must pick early wickets along with Binura Fernando. Aliss Al Islam is doing well, and he must put brakes on the scoring rate in the middle overs with Khaled Ahmed. Hussain Talat, Arafat Sunny, and Shamim Hossain must bowl in the right areas for the team to win.
Expected Starting XI for Chittagong Kings
Mohammad Mithun (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Khawaja Nafay, Hussain Talat, Graham Clark, Shamim Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Khaled Ahmed, Aliss Al Islam, Shoriful Islam, Binura Fernando
TOSS: To Bowl First
Teams prefer chasing the score at this venue. The side chasing the score in the last five games has won four times. Bowling late in the evening isn't easy as the dew factor comes into play. The team winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have a warm and humid evening in Dhaka. It is a flat track with a high-scoring game on the cards. The ball comes to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes easily. Bowlers must use their variations to do well. The side batting first will need more than 180 runs to feel safe on this track. m
OUR PREDICTION
The Chittagong Kings must get their acts right to lay hands on the title. The top and middle order has had poor results in back-to-back. They need runs on this flat track to create chances for them in the game. The Fortune Barishal have built momentum at the right time. They enjoy a good record at this venue and have a strong batting lineup. Based on the current form, Fortune Barishal is the favorite to win, according to our cricket betting tips.
Our Prediction is for Fortune Barishal to win
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