The final four teams for the BPL 2022 playoffs might be confirmed on Tuesday (February 8) as Sylhet Sunrisers and Chattogram Challengers are on the edge of losing out on advancing to the next round. The second match of the day, which begins at 5.30 p.m., will feature Sylhet Sunrisers against league leader Fortune Barishal. The Sunrisers must win the game in order to move to the next round. Let's take a look at the match preview for Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers.
24th Match of BPL 2022: Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
The most in-form side in the ongoing BPL 2022, Fortune Barishal will be captained by ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Barishal have gone undefeated in their last four matches and they are on track to finish first in the points standings. On the other hand, all-rounder Ravi Bopara will lead the Sylhet Sunrisers. Let's look at the most recent team news from both teams.
Sylhet Sunrisers
The Sylhet team has some talented players and is a genuine playoff contender. However, they haven't performed as a team since the beginning of the tournament. With only three points, the Sylhet Sunrisers sit at the bottom of the points standings. Sylhet must win their remaining matches if they want to remain firm in the competition.
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The Sunrisers’ medium-pacer Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out due to a back injury, which is a huge blow for the team. Aside from that, the squad is injury-free, and all of the players are eligible for selection. Lendl Simmons of the West Indies will be vital in the encounter against Barishal. He is the BPL 2022 tournament's first centurion. The Chattogram Challengers will also need Ravi Bopara, Colin Ingram, and Mosaddek Hossain to thrive.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Lendl Simmons, Anamul Haque (wk), Mohammad Mithun Middle Order: Colin Ingram, Mosaddek Hossain, Ravi Bopara (c), Alok Kapali, Sohag Gazi Lower Order: Alauddin Babu, Aks Swadhin, Nazmul Islam.
Fortune Barishal
One of the tournament's favorites is Fortune Barishal. Barishal have found their stride at the right time, as they currently sit atop the points table with eleven points after eight matches. If Barishal defeat Sylhet in this match, they will most likely finish first in the league standings at the end of the league stage.
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There are no severe injuries to report, therefore all of the players are available to partake in this match. Captain Shakib Al Hasan has been their best performer thus far. The left-hander is presently the competition's leading wicket-taker and one of the top 10 run-scorers. Among others, DJ Bravo, Chris Gayle, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will have to do well in the game.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Munim Shahriar, Chris Gayle, Najmul Hossain Shanto Middle-Orders: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Dwayne Bravo, Ziaur Rahman, Nurul Hasan (wk) Lower-Order: Nayeem Hasan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana.
The remaining matches of each team
|
Team |
Oppositions |
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Fortune Barishal |
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 8) Minister Dhaka (February 11) |
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Comilla Victorians |
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 9) Khulna Tigers (February 11) Khulna Tigers (February 12) |
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Minister Dhaka |
Khulna Tigers (February 9) Fortune Barishal (February 11) |
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Khulna Tigers |
Minister Dhaka (February 9) Comilla Victorians (February 11) Comilla Victorians (February 12) |
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Chattogram Challengers |
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 12) |
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Sylhet Sunrisers |
Fortune Barishal (February 8) Comilla Victorians (February 9) Chattogram Challengers (February 12) |
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Verdict
Fortune Barishal will start as favorites, but Sylhet Sunrisers may upset the table-topper if they prepare well. Sylhet must execute their strategy on the field in order to win this league match against Barishal. Oppositely, Barishal will want to win the contest in order to claim the top spot in the BPL 2022 points table. Batting second should be the preferred choice because dew might play a significant impact in the evening. The first league stage encounter between these two teams in Dhaka was abandoned due to inclement weather.