Bangladesh Premier League
BPL 2022: Meet the Six Captains
Six teams will participate in the much-anticipated Bangladesh Premier League 2022, starting tomorrow (January 21) and each will be highly reliant on its captains. Five of the BPL 2022 captains — Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have previously led BPL teams, while Mosaddek Hossain will be making his debut as permanent captain. Mosaddek previously served as the interim captain of Sylhet Sixers in 2019. Let's take a look at their T20 captaincy records and how they can impact their respective BPL 2022 teams.
Bangladesh Premier League 2022: T20 Record of Each Captain
Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim have a better record as captains than Imrul Kayes, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mosaddek Hossain. Therefore, the teams that they are leading will gain a competitive edge. Though a skipper cannot accomplish everything on the pitch. The captain's job gets easier when the squad is strong. In that perspective, Imrul, Miraz, and Mosaddek will have an opportunity to show their actual leadership capabilities at the main event.
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Mahmudullah Riyad (Minister Dhaka)
T20 M: 267 | Runs: 4851 | HS: 70* | SR: 118.86 | Wkts: 126 | BBI: 3/6 | Econ: 7.02
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 76 | Win: 38 | Lost: 37 | Tied: 1 | Winning Percentage: 50.65%
Mahmudullah Riyad will lead Minister Dhaka in the BPL 2022. Riyad has a lot of experience as a captain, as the stats demonstrate. He has captained 76 matches in the BPL tournament, second only to Mashrafe Mortaza. Mahmudullah Riyad has yet to win a title despite playing in the BPL final twice as captain. Chittagong Kings (2013) and Barisal Bulls (2015) both finished runner-up in BPL under his leadership. Mahmudullah is a capable all-rounder who understands how to make the most of his bowlers on Bangladesh's slow pitches. Mashrafe Mortaza and Tamim Iqbal can also assist him in critical circumstances. Dhaka can aspire to win their fourth BPL championship under the guidance of Mahmudullah Riyad.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 86 | Runs: 913 | HS: 87* | SR: 111.47 | Wkts: 55 | BBI: 2/6 | Econ: 7.36
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 12 | Win: 6 | Lost: 6 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 50%
Former U19 captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Chattogram Challengers this season. Mehidy Miraz captained Rajshahi Kings in the 2019 season. Rajshahi finished sixth in the points standings under his leadership, with six wins and six losses in 12 games. Mehidy is a natural-born leader, but he has to develop as a captain. Miraz is a very capable all-rounder as a player. He can bat at the top of the order in Twenty20 cricket and his off-spin will be crucial in Mirpur's slow surface.
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Mushfiqur Rahim (Khulna Tigers)
T20 M: 228 | Runs: 4738 | HS: 98* | SR: 126.07
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 73 | Win: 37 | Lost: 35 | Tied: 1 | Winning Percentage: 51.36%
Mushfiqur Rahim will lead the Khulna Tigers in the BPL 2022. Musfiqur is a seasoned leader, but he has yet to win a BPL championship. His finest performance as a captain came in the 2020 BPL when he led Khulna Tigers to the final. Mushfiqur will be crucial for Khulna this season as a middle-order batter. His leadership skills will be put to the test because Khulna has a limited number of players this season. However, the Mushfiqur-led team must qualify for the playoffs.
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Shakib Al Hasan (Fortune Barishal)
T20 M: 351 | Runs: 5574 | HS: 86* | SR: 120.51 | Wkts: 398 | BBI: 6/6 | Econ: 6.82
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 64 | Win: 39 | Lost: 25 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 60.93%
Fortune Barishal's captain for the 2022 BPL is Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib's best achievement as a captain was winning the Bangladesh Premier League with Dhaka Dynamites in 2016. He also guided Dhaka Dynamites to the final in the 2017 and 2019 seasons of the competition. Shakib is one of the top all-rounders in the world as a player. His figures speak for itself. Shakib Al Hasan will undoubtedly make a difference for Fortune Barishal this season both as a player and as a captain.
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Mosaddek Hossain (Sylhet Sunrisers)
T20 M: 102 | Runs: 1532 | HS: 60* | SR: 112.72 | Wkts: 35 | BBI: 2/9 | Econ: 6.98
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 8 | Win: 1 | Lost: 7 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 12.50%
Young Mosaddek Hossain led Sylhet Thunder for a few games in 2019. His team only won one game during the entire season. He will captain the Sylhet Sunrisers this campaign. Therefore, Mosaddek Hossain's leadership style has to be adjusted in order for him to make better judgments on the field. Mosaddek is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions. He may be used as a part-time off-spinner or as a hitter in the lower middle order. However, captaining a BPL team will be a significant challenge for Mosaddek Hossain.
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Imrul Kayes (Comilla Victorians)
T20 M: 138 | Runs: 2919 | HS: 82* | SR: 116.62
BPL Captaincy Record (M): 17 | Win: 12 | Lost: 5 | Tied: 0 | Winning Percentage: 70.58%
When Tamim Iqbal expressed his disinterest in leading the Comilla Victorians in 2019, Imrul Kayes took over as captain. The Imrul-led side went on to win the sixth season of the BPL. Kayes has had notable success as a captain in the BPL. He will captain the Comilla team once again in the 2022 season. Comilla have some of the best T20 players in the world, therefore Imrul's job will be to bring them together. Imrul's contribution to the top order will be crucial. He must play an anchor role for the Comilla team in batting.
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Bottom Line
Shakib Al Hasan and Imrul Kayes both have won BPL tournaments as captains, while Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have yet to win a BPL T20 as skippers. Mosaddek Hossain will take on a new role as season captain, in addition to being an all-rounder. All the BPL 2022 captains are crucial to their respective teams since they have the required knowledge and experience to play on the grounds where the BPL 2022 matches will take place. The event will be held in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Chattogram's Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, and Sylhet's International Cricket Stadium. The eighth season of the event will take place from January 21 to February 18.
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BPL 2022: Most Impactful Foreign Players from Six Teams
The eighth season of the eagerly anticipated Bangladesh Premier League 2022 will kick off on Friday (January 21), with six teams competing. All of the franchise teams are underway putting together their best game plans for the upcoming season. The most difficult task for the team management is picking an ideal playing XI. The BCB has made some adjustments to the rules for the BPL 2022, one of which is that only three players are permitted to compete in a match. Therefore, only the top overseas players will be featured regularly on the lineups. Let's take a look at each team's most crucial foreign player.
2022 Bangladesh Premier League: Most Important Overseas Players of Each Team
Picking the top players from a pool of talented and experienced overseas cricketers is a difficult task. Here are the six cricketers who could be the most important for their respective BPL 2022 teams.
Andre Russell (Minister Dhaka)
T20 M: 392 | Runs: 6513 | HS: 121* | SR: 169.38 | Wkts: 346 | BBI: 5/15 | Econ: 8.45
The Minister Dhaka squad features some good international players, but none of them have the same level of experience and success as West Indian Andre Russell. The dynamic Caribbean all-rounder is nicknamed as Dre-Russ for his fighting spirit. Russell is the only foreign captain to win a BPL trophy. Rajshahi Royals won the BPL 7 title under his leadership. Andre Russell will most likely be Minister Dhaka's most important player in the BPL 8.
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Will Jacks (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 64 | Runs: 1299 | HS: 87 | SR: 154.82 | Wkts: 18 | BBI: 4/15 | Econ: 7.17
English batting all-rounder Will Jacks has a promising career ahead of him, particularly in the Twenty20 format. He scored 309 runs in 12 innings with a strike rate of over 150 in the 2020 Vitality Blast. Jacks was voted the Vitality Blast best player of the year in 2020 after his mesmerizing performance in the season. This young talented all-rounder will undoubtedly be one of the overseas players to watch in the BPL season 8.
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Sikandar Raza (Khulna Tigers)
T20 M: 117 | Runs: 2075 | HS: 95 | SR: 123.88 | Wkts: 44 | BBI: 4/16 | Econ: 7.61
Khulna Tigers do not have enough quality international players for the BPL 2022. Zimbabwean Sikandar Raza has the best record among foreign players in the Twenty20 format. Raza is a solid all-rounder who is equally adept with the bat and the bowling. Sikandar Raza has the potential to be a key player for Khulna in the death overs when the team requires quick runs. He also has the capacity to make crucial breakthroughs when they are needed.
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Fortune Barishal)
T20 M: 164 | Runs: 178 | HS: 27 | SR: 96.73 | Wkts: 180 | BBI: 5/15 | Econ: 6.68
Afghan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is a household name in T20 franchise leagues around the world. He is a true wicket-taker who is capable of changing the flow of a game on his own. Mujeeb's addition to the squad will undoubtedly benefit Fortune Barishal. He will be one of Barishal's most important bowling weapons. Mujeeb is also the early favorite to take the most wickets in the competition.
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Ravi Bopara (Sylhet Sunrisers)
T20 M: 403 | Runs: 7886 | HS: 105* | SR: 120.65 | Wkts: 243 | BBI: 6/16 | Econ: 7.50
The Sylhet team boasts a number of good international players, but Ravi Bopara is the most experienced of them all. Furthermore, Bopara formerly played for the Sylhet franchise and is well-versed in the BPL. He also has a solid record in the BPL, which will benefit Sylhet in the competition. Ravi is a capable all-rounder who can make a significant contribution to his side. Therefore, Ravi Bopara is Sylhet's main international recruit.
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Moeen Ali (Comilla Victorians)
T20 M: 203 | Runs: 4338 | HS: 121* | SR: 140.34 | Wkts: 135 | BBI: 5/34 | Econ: 7.53
The most challenging task was picking the main overseas player for the Comilla Victorians team. Faf du Plessis, Sunil Narine, and Moeen Ali are among the six overseas players. All three have a lot of experience and have had a lot of success in T20 cricket. However, Moeen Ali is in excellent form and has made big contributions to England's national T20 team in recent years. All-rounder Moeen has the potential to be a game-changer for Comilla in the main event.
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Aftermath
The international players mentioned above are extremely talented and have vast experience playing Twenty20 cricket across the world. They have the potential to be important players for their respective BPL 2022 teams. Besides, one of the primary objectives of the T20 format Bangladesh Premier League is to provide local players the chance to play with international stars. Playing with foreign players assists native cricketers in their development as players. They can share their knowledge and ideas with local players, which would enhance Bangladesh cricket as a whole.
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BPL 2022: 3 days to go, but no preparation by teams yet
The new season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is all set to begin on January 21, but with three days to go no team has started official practice yet!
According to the official practice schedule, every team was to start their preparation on January 15— the day when only a few players were seen at the BCB Academy Ground— the only practice ground for all BPL teams in Dhaka.
On Monday, Comilla Victorians, Fortune Barishal and Minister Group Dhaka have held unofficial practice sessions with some of the players of their respective squads. The other three teams— Chattogram Challengers, Khulna Tigers and Sylhet Sunrisers— were not even seen in unofficial practice sessions.
“There is a lot of cricket around,” Mohammad Salahuddin, coach of the Victorians told the media on Monday.
BPL Fixtures 2022: Full Bangladesh Premier League Schedules, Dates, Times, Venues
The BCB had to postpone the franchise-based BPL competition in 2021 because of the covid-19 epidemic. Instead, the Bangladesh Cricket Board hosted a twenty20 event in December 2020 involving domestic players. No foreign players were allowed in that competition. Since the BPL is returning with a franchise system, foreign players will be featured at this year's event. Therefore, the enthusiasm among BPL fans has returned. The tournament's entire schedule has already been confirmed. Let's take a look at the complete BPL fixtures 2022.
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The Rules of BPL 2022
Only three foreign players are allowed in a match, which is a significant change in the rules. Moreover, teams were permitted to sign one local player from any category and a maximum of three international players before the draft. Besides, a team can sign a maximum of 14 local and 8 overseas players.
BPL 2022: The Complete Fixtures
The eighth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will include a total of six franchises. Chattogram Challengers, Comilla Victorians, Minister Group Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, and Sylhet Sunrisers are among the teams that will compete. The event will be held at three venues: Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
The BPL 2022 league stage will include two matches every day. The first match will begin in the afternoon, followed by the second match in the evening. The tournament will begin on January 21 with a match between Chattogram Challengers and Fortune Barishal.
The Complete BPL Fixtures 2022
Phase 1 (Dhaka)
Date
Fixture
Tentative Time (Bangladesh Standard Time)
January 21
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal
2 pm
January 21
Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers
7 pm
January 22
Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
January 22
Chattogram Challengers vs Dhaka
6.30 pm
January 24
Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal
1.30 pm
January 24
Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers
6.30 pm
January 25
Dhaka vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
January 25
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal
6.30 pm
Phase 2 (Chattogram)
January 28
Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
January 28
Dhaka vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
January 29
Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
January 29
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
January 31
Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians
1.30 pm
January 31
Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers
6.30 pm
February 1
Comilla Victorians vs Dhaka
1.30 pm
February 1
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal
6.30 pm
Phase 3 (Dhaka)
February 3
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
February 3
Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians
7 pm
February 4
Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
2 pm
February 4
Comilla Victorians vs Dhaka
7 pm
Phase 4 (Sylhet)
February 7
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal
1.30 pm
February 7
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
February 8
Chattogram Challengers vs Dhaka
1.30 pm
February 8
Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
February 9
Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
February 9
Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Sunrisers
6.30 pm
Phase 5 (Dhaka)
February 11
Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers
1.30 pm
February 11
Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal
6.30 pm
February 12
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
1.30 pm
February 12
Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers
6.30 pm
Knockout Stages (Dhaka)
February 14
Eliminator (3rd placed team vs 4th placed team)
TBD
February 14
1st Qualifier (1st placed team vs 2nd placed team)
TBD
February 16
2nd Qualifier (Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator)
TBD
February 18
Final
TBD
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_Bangladesh_Premier_League
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Verdict
According to the BPL fixtures 2022, the league phase of the competition will end on February 12 with a match between Comilla Victorians and Khulna Tigers. There will be five phases to the league stage. The first, third, and fifth phases will all be held in Dhaka. Phase 2 will take place in Chattogram, while phase 4 will be held in Sylhet. The Playoffs will take place from February 14 to 16, with the final match taking place on February 18. Dhaka will host the entire knockout round.
Most Fierce Bowling Performances in BPL History
The enthusiasm among T20 cricket fans is growing as the eighth season of the Bangladesh Premier League approaches. The Forthcoming BPL 8 will feature some of the top T20 format bowlers in the world, who can make significant contributions to their respective teams in the competition. Not to mention, everyone is anticipating some game-changing bowling performances from both local and international players. Let's take a look at the top five finest bowling figures in the Bangladesh Premier league's history to rekindle fans' memories.
Bangladesh Premier League: Five Best Bowling Figures
There were some outstanding bowling performances in the first seven seasons of the Bangladesh Premier League. Here are the top five best individual bowling performances in the BPL thus far.
Mohammad Amir (6/17 against Rajshahi Royals)
1st Qualifier: Khulna Tigers vs Rajshahi Royals | Venue: Dhaka (January 13, 2020)
Left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir of Pakistan has the best bowling figures in the Bangladesh Premier League. He accomplished this feat in the first qualifying match against Rajshahi Royals in the seventh season of the BPL. When chasing Khulna's 158 runs, Rajshahi's batters had no idea what they were up against. Rajshahi were bowled out for 131 in exactly 20 overs. Mohammad Amir's fiery spell ended with a stat of 4-0-17-6.
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Mohammad Sami (5/6 against Duronto Rajshahi)
League Match: Dhaka Gladiators vs Duronto Rajshahi | Venue: Dhaka (February 27, 2012)
Retired Pakistani bowler Mohammad Sami has the second-best bowling stats in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League. Mohammad Sami of Duronto Rajshahi exploded with the ball in a league match against Dhaka Gladiators during the BPL's inaugural season. Dhaka's batting line-up was decimated by his precise bowling, and they were all out for 116. Rajshahi chased down the target with three wickets in hand. Mohammad Sami's ferocious spell came to an end with a tally of 3.2-0-6-5.
Wahab Riaz (5/8 against Rajshahi Royals)
League Match: Dhaka Platoon vs Rajshahi Royals | Venue: Dhaka (December 30, 2019)
Pakistani pacers have dominated the Bangladesh Premier League bowling stats, with pacer Wahab Riaz having the third finest bowling performance in the tournament's history. Wahab accomplished this feat during a league match against Rajshahi Royals in the previous edition of the BPL. Wahab's team Dhaka Platoon batted first and scored 174/5 in exactly 20 overs. Rajshahi Royals were all-out for 100 in 16.4 overs in the chase thanks to Wahab's superb spell. The left-arm medium-pacer took 5 wickets in the match, utterly thwarting Rajshahi's chase. Wahab Riaz had a 3.4-1-8-5 bowling spell in the match.
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Kevon Cooper (5/15 against Rangpur Riders)
League Match: Barisal Bulls vs Rangpur Riders | Venue: Dhaka (November 23, 2015)
Kevon Cooper of the West Indies has the fourth-best bowling stats in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League. Pacer Kevon Cooper took five wickets in a league match against Rangpur Riders in the third season of the BPL, helping his team Barisal Bulls to a 13-run victory. Rangpur Riders were dismissed for 142 runs after Barisal Bulls scored 155/9 in 20 overs. Kevon Cooper finished his outing with a tally of 4-1-15-5.
Shakib Al Hasan (5/16 against Rangpur Riders)
League Match: Dhaka Dynamites vs Rangpur Riders | Venue: Dhaka (November 21, 2017)
Left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan is the only Bangladeshi bowler on the list. The best all-rounder in the world took five wickets against Rangpur Riders in a league match in the fifth season of the BPL. Despite the fact that Shakib's Dhaka Dynamites lost against Rangpur Riders, he was outstanding with the ball. He helped Dhaka to bowl Rangpur out for 142 runs. Dhaka were bowled out for 139 runs in the chase, losing the match by three runs. Shakib's spell was 3.5-0-16-5 in the end.
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Aftermath
Fans had experienced some remarkable bowling efforts in Bangladesh Premier League in the past seven seasons. The bowling numbers shown above are among the best five in BPL history. As the stats reflect, Pakistani quicker bowlers have had the best bowling figures overall. Twenty20 cricket fans will expect even sharper bowling performances from the participating teams in the forthcoming eighth season of the BPL.
BPL Football to begin on February 3
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2021-22, the most prestigious football competition of the country, will kick off on February 3 with the participation of top 12 clubs.
The decision was taken at the first meeting of the BFF Professional League Management Committee (PLMC) held at BFF conference room on Monday afternoon with committee chairman and BFF senior vice president Abdus Salam Murshedy, MP in the chair.
However, the BPL venues will be finalized at the next meeting.
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The Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football 2021-22, the 2nd-tier football league of the country, will begin on February 20 at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium, Kamalapur here.
The decision came from a sub-committee meeting of the Bangladesh Championship League on Monday at the same venue with PLMC chairman Abdus Salam Murshedy, MP in the chair.
The first window of BCL inter-club players transfer formalities will be held on January 15 to February 15 between 12 noon to 5 pm at the BFF office in every working day.
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The 12 teams are NoFel SC, Fortis FC, Kawran Bazar Pragoti Sangha, Agrani Bank SC, Dhaka Wanderes Club, Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club, Farashganj SC, Uttara FC, Wari Club, Azampur FC (Uttara), Gopalganj SC and BFF Elite Football Academy.
Soon after completion of BCL football 2021-22, a U-18 Football Tournament will be held with the participation of the BCL teams.
Top Five Memorable Individual Knocks of BPL History
As the new season of the Bangladesh Premier League approaches, cricket lovers are expecting some dazzling batting performances from local and international cricketers. After a one-year break, the eighth season of the BPL will kick off on January 21, with six teams competing. Some of the noteworthy individual innings of the tournament thus far are discussed in this article in order to revive the fans' memories of the Bangladesh Premier League. Let's look at the top five iconic individual knocks in BPL history.
Bangladesh Premier League's Five Unforgettable Individual Innings
There were many game-changing individual performances in the past seven seasons of the Bangladesh Premier League, but picking the best is always tough. Here are the top five most unforgettable individual performances in the Bangladesh Premier League thus far.
AB de Villiers (100* off 50 against Dhaka Dynamites)
League Match: Dhaka Dynamites vs Rangpur Riders | Venue: Chattogram (January 28, 2019)
Mr. 360 AB de Villiers only played one season in the BPL with Rangpur Riders. He was their mercury signing in the sixth season of the Bangladesh Premier League. De Villiers only played in a few league games but astonished the fans with his incredible batting display. AB de Villiers produced one of the most spellbinding knocks in BPL history against a powerful Dhaka Dynamites team in Chattogram. Chasing a mammoth 187-run target, AB de Villiers came into bat in the second over after the departures of Chris Gayle and Rilee Rossouw. De Villiers got off to a strong start in his innings, playing some incredible strokes all over the ground. Rangpur won with 10 balls to spare thanks to an undefeated 184* partnership between Villiers and Hales. He scored 100* off 50 balls. Villiers smashed six big sixes and eight boundaries in his magnificent knock, making it one of the most eye-catching performances in BPL history.
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Chris Gayle (126* off 51 against Khulna Titans)
Eliminator: Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Titans | Venue: Dhaka (December 8, 2017)
The Universe Boss Chris Gayle was in top form in the fifth season of BPL. Gayle delivered some spectacular knocks for Rangpur Riders throughout the season. He was the driving force behind Rangpur's first BPL triumph in 2017. Gayle produced one of the best BPL innings in the eliminator match against Khulna. Khulna scored 167/6 in 20 overs after batting first. Rangpur Riders won in 15.2 overs thanks to an unbroken 146*-run third-wicket partnership between Gayle and Mithun. Mithun played a pivotal part in the innings, but Gayle was merciless towards the opposition bowlers. He hit 18 massive sixes in his 126* off 51 runs knock. The whole stadium chanted his name during the game.
Ahmed Shehzad (113* off 49 against Duronto Rajshahi)
1st Semi-Final: Barisal Burners vs Duronto Rajshahi | Venue: Dhaka (February 28, 2012)
Ahmed Shehzad played one of the best T20 innings of his career against Duronto Rajshahi in the first semifinal of the BPL's first season. Barisal Burners earned a spot in the championship match against Dhaka thanks to his stunning century. Duronto Rajshahi scored 184/6 in their allotted 20 overs when they batted first. Opener Ahmed Shehzad formed two key partnerships in the middle to chase down the target. He scored 103 runs with Brad Hodge in the first wicket stand, then 74 runs with Phil Mustard in the second wicket partnership. Barisal won the match with four overs to spare. Shehzad stayed undefeated with 113* off 49 balls, and it was one of the finest BPL innings ever.
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Tamim Iqbal (141* off 61 against Dhaka Dynamites)
Final: Dhaka Dynamites vs Comilla Victorians | Venue: Dhaka (February 8, 2019)
The opening batter of Comilla Victorians Tamim Iqbal underperformed throughout the sixth season of the Bangladesh Premier League before the all-important final match against Dhaka Dynamites. Probably, he reserved his finest performance for the last match. Comilla struck a huge 199/3 in their stipulated 20 overs thanks to his record-breaking 141* from 61 balls knock. In response, the Dhaka Dynamites scored 182/9 in 20 overs. Comilla went on to win the BPL for the second time. However, it was Tamim Iqbal's sensational innings that stole the show. Tamim hit 11 sixes and 10 boundaries in his memorable innings. Many cricket pundits consider it to be the best-ever BPL knock to date.
Chris Gayle (146* off 69 against Dhaka Dynamites)
Final: Dhaka Dynamites vs Rangpur Riders | Venue: Dhaka (December 12, 2017)
Chris Gayle was the main fear factor for Dhaka Dynamites in the championship match after some dazzling performances in the league stage and elimination rounds, and he made the difference in the final. Rangpur Riders made a massive 206/1 in the final after batting first, due to a record-breaking 201-run partnership between Gayle and McCullum for the second wicket. McCullum played the anchor role, but Chris Gayle was unstoppable. He struck an undefeated 146* off 69 balls, including 18 sixes. It was an innings of perfection from arguably the greatest T20 batter of all time. Dhaka Dynamites scored 149/9 in 20 overs and lost by 57 runs in the final. Rangpur Riders won their first-ever BPL title thanks to Gayle's incredible performance. That knock by Chris Gayle is perhaps one of the most entertaining and memorable in BPL history.
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Way Forward
Cricket fans had witnessed some incredible individual innings in the previous seven seasons of the Bangladesh Premier League. The above-mentioned Individual batting efforts are among the top five most memorable innings in BPL history. Those innings are not just among the finest in the BPL's history, but also among the best in franchise-based T20 cricket tournaments around the world. T20 cricket lovers will expect even better batting performances than those highlighted above next season.
BPL 2022: Five Promising Young Players to Watch
The Bangladesh Premier League will begin on January 21 after a two-year break and the competition will enter its eighth season. The most recent Bangladesh Premier League took place in 2019. This year's edition of the franchise-based T20 cricket league will include six teams. According to the BCB, the huge event would take place at three cricket venues around the country. The upcoming championship will feature some fresh young talented cricketers. Take a look at the five young players to watch out for in the BPL 2022.
Young Players to Watch in BPL 2022
It's a challenging task to pick the top five players from a bunch of young, promising cricketers. Here are the five cricketers who can showcase their abilities at the upcoming tournament.
Akbar Ali (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 29 | Runs: 337 | HS: 45* | Ave: 21.06 | SR: 126.69 | 50s: 0
Akbar Ali captained Bangladesh's U19 World Cup-winning team in 2020. Many cricket analysts predict that Bangladesh's future captain will be Akbar Ali. He is a wicket-keeper batter. This right-hander is a hard-hitting batter who can accelerate the run rate in the death overs. Akbar will play for Chattogram Challengers in the eighth season of the BPL. He will almost certainly be a regular starter for Chattogram. Therefore, Akbar Ali will have a fantastic opportunity to prove his capabilities. The selectors are also looking forward to seeing Akbar thrive in the BPL 2020.
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Shamim Hossain (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 40 | Runs: 560 | HS: 52* | Ave: 19.31 | SR: 136.91 | 50s: 1
Shamim Hossain was a member of the Bangladesh U19 World Cup-winning team. He is regarded as one of Bangladesh's most promising young cricketers. Shamim has been a part of the Bangladesh T20 setup since the Zimbabwe trip in 2021. This left-handed power batter will be keen to show his true potential for his Chattogram Challengers team in the upcoming BPL 2020. Shamim's performance in the competition will have a significant impact on Chattogram's team.
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Parvez Hossain Emon (Cumilla Victorians)
T20 M: 24 | Runs: 563 | HS: 100* | Ave: 24.47 | SR: 123.73 | 50s: 2
The U19 World Cup-winning opener Parvez Hossain Emon holds the record for the fastest T20 century by a Bangladeshi player (42 balls). He set the record during a match in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup in 2020. Parvez will play for Cumilla in the BPL this season, and he will most certainly be one of their openers. Parvez was a member of Bangladesh's T20I team against Pakistan. However, he did not appear in any of the matches. The selectors will keep a close eye on him during the competition. Therefore, the upcoming competition will surely put the left-handed top-order batter under pressure, which he must embrace as a challenge.
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Towhid Hridoy (Fortune Barishal)
T20 M: 25 | Runs: 587 | HS: 66* | Ave: 30.89 | SR: 116 | 50s: 3
Towhid Hridoy is a young cricketer who came through the U19 system. In domestic T20 cricket, he already has a decent track record. Towhid will play for Barishal in the forthcoming competition. He and Najmul Hossain Shanto will most likely open the innings for Fortune Barishal. As one of Bangladesh cricket's emerging prospects, this will be an excellent opportunity for him to demonstrate his genuine potential to the selectors.
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Rejaur Rahman Raja (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 16 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/25 | Ave: 21.33 | Econ: 6.48 | SR: 19.7
22 years old right-arm medium pacer Rezaur Rahman Raja has been picked in the Bangladesh Test team for the two-match series against Pakistan. Despite being on the team, he did not appear in any of the matches. Raja will play for Chattogram Challengers in the upcoming BPL 2022. Rezaur Rahman Raja is one of the Challengers' talented cricketers. National selectors and fans will closely monitor his fast bowling during the competition. Raja will do all in his power to showcase his abilities to everyone at the event.
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Bottom Line
The main objective of the T20 format Bangladesh Premier League is to develop new, promising players. In other words, the Bangladesh Premier League is an excellent platform for young, talented cricketers to improve their skills. The next generation's rising stars are looking forward to displaying their abilities through this competition. This time will be no different. Aside from the players mentioned above, there are a number of talented cricketers who can regularly perform in the upcoming event. Overall, the young cricketers are likely to play a key role in the BPL 2022 this year.
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Next season of Bangladesh Premier League T20 to begin Jan 20
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury on Thursday announced that the next season of Bangladesh Premier League T20 will begin on January 20.
This session will also be branded as Bangabandhu BPL, the board earlier confirmed it.
“As per the latest development, the new season of BPL will begin on January 20, and end on February 20,” Nizamuddin told the media on Thursday.
He also confirmed that the Bangladesh national team will fly for New Zealand on December 9 to play the two-match Test series against the Blackcaps.
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Bangladesh will have to maintain a three or four-day in-room quarantine after reaching New Zealand. Earlier, New Zealand Cricket had said Bangladesh will have to maintain a two-week in-room quarantine.
“The quarantine is relaxed for us,” Nizamuddin added. “We now got some opportunities. We can now play two two-day practise matches ahead of the first Test which will surely help us to prepare well.”
BPL Football: Sheikh Jamal DC beat Police FC 2-1, may become runners-up
Three-time champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club brightened their chance to become runners-up in the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Bangladesh Police FC by 2-1 at the Banglabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
By virtue of the day's victory, Sheikh Jamal DC have secured 45 points from 21 matches to take a clear five points lead against their contenders
Dhaka Abahani Ltd and Chittagong Abahani Ltd, both bagged 40 points each from 21 encounters.
Police FC remained at the 8th slot securing 22 points from 21 outings.
Star studded Bashundhara Kings smartly clinched the league title earlier with four matches to spare and presently raised their tally to 58 points from 21 matches.
In the day's match, all the three goals were scored in the first half.
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Kyrgyzstan booter Murolim Ahmedov put the Police FC ahead in the 19th minute (1-0) .
But Sheikh Jamal DC was lucky enough to level the margin four minutes later (23rd minute) by a gifted goal when Police defender Jahangir Alam Sajeeb sent the ball to his own net (1-0).
Finally, Gambian winger Suleiman Sillah scored the match-decider for Sheikh Jamal DC in the 38th minute of the match (2-1).
In the day's other league match, Uttar Baridhara Club defeated bottom placed Arambagh KS by 1-0 at the Kamalapur Stadium Monday afternoon.
Midfielder Rashedul Islam Shuvo scored the match winner for Baridhara Club in the 35th minute (1-0).
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With the day's feat. Uttar Baridhara Club advanced to the 9th place in the league table collecting 19 points from 21 ties while Arambagh KS remained at the bottom with five points from 21 matches.