Comilla Victorians' hunt for third consecutive title
Date | March 01, 2024 |
Time | 6:30 PM IST |
Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
Format | T20 |
Series | Bangladesh Premier League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Litton Das has odds of 3.95 to be Comilla Victorians' best batsman
- Tamim Iqbal has odds of 3.10 to be Fortune Barishal's best batsman
- Mustafizur Rahman has odds of 3.15 to be Comilla Victorians' best bowler
- Obed McCoy has odds of 3.30 to be Fortune Barishal's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 final. The Comilla Victorians will aim for their third consecutive title as they take on Fortune Barishal. The Victorians defeated the Rangpur Riders in the 1st Qualifier to make their way into the final. They are favorites to win this game on most cricket betting sites and will look to live up to this reputation. Fortune Barishal has been in excellent form in the playoffs. They defeated the Rangpur Riders by 6 wickets in their last game, and the side will look to ride this momentum. It is a big final with high stakes for both teams. We expect a close contest as players in both camps are in good form.
Comilla Victorians Preview
Litton Das's side has stormed into the final of the BPL with a 6-wicket victory over the Rangpur Riders in the 1st Qualifier. The captain led from the front to take the side to the final for the third time in a row. Das would like his players to deliver the final show in the game and win a record fifth title.
Litton Das played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he will look to deliver a good start in this game with Sunil Narine. Towhid Hridoy is doing well at No. 3 and will look to add runs in the middle order with Johnson Charles and Moeen Ali. The side will expect quick runs from Andre Russell, Mahidul Islam, and Jaker Ali in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will face a massive test in this game, and they expect early wickets from Rohanat Doullah Borson and Tanvir Islam with the new ball. Moeen Ali and Narine bring experience, and the audience will expect a good show from them. Russell and Musfik Hasan have important jobs in supporting roles.
Expected Starting XI for Comilla Victorians
Litton Das (c & wk), Sunil Narine, Johnson Charles, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Musfik Hasan
Fortune Barishal Preview
Tamim Iqbal's side has gained form in the playoffs. They didn't make a good start in the tournament but have their players in great form. The side defeated the Rangpur Riders by 6 wickets in the last game and shall look to carry this momentum forward. They have never won the title and would like to lay their hands on the trophy.
Tamim Iqbal and Mahedi Hasan Miraz must deliver a good start in the game for the side to have higher odds. The middle order has done well, and they expect to see partnerships between Kyle Mayers, Soumya Sarkar, and Mushfiqur Rahim. Mahmudullah and David Miller would like to put the long handle to good use.
Kyle Mayers and Mohammad Saifuddin bowled well in the last game, and the team will need a good show from them with the new ball. Obed McCoy leaked runs, and he must do well in the middle overs for the side to win. James Fuller, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taijul Islam must deliver the goods for the side to have a chance in this game.
Expected Starting XI for Fortune Barishal
Tamim Iqbal (c), Kyle Mayers, Soumya Sarkar, David Miller, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, James Fuller, Mohammad Saifuddin, Obed McCoy, Taijul Islam
TOSS: To Bowl First
The conditions in Dhaka have always favored sides that have chased targets. The wicket is good, and the sides can chase a big score easily on this track. Both teams would like to play it safe, and the side winning the toss will look to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Dhaka and a flat track. The ball comes to the bat nicely on this surface, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. Fast bowlers won't have much on this surface, but spinners can do well. The side batting first will need more than 180 runs to put pressure on the opponents.
OUR PREDICTION
Fortune Barishal has been in great form in the playoffs, but the side has a record of succumbing to pressure. Their bowlers must be on the money, and the side will need runs from the top order to win this game. The Comilla Victorians have a strong batting lineup, and the players have experience performing on the big stage. We expect a close game, but the Victorians have the edge according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Comilla Victorians to win