TOP STORIES

BPL 2024: Fortune Barishal win their maiden title, trounce Comilla Victorians in the final

Saturday, 02-Mar-2024, 03:58 AM
News

In a gripping showdown, Fortune Barishal etched their name in the annals of Bangladesh Premier League history, clinching their maiden BBL title on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Fortune Barishal overpowered the formidable Comilla Victorians to secure a memorable 6-wicket victory, rocking to their first-ever title win.

Chasing a modest total of 154, Fortune Barishal got off to a blistering start with Tamim Iqbal and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scoring (39) and (29) respectively, setting the foundation for team’s victory. In the middle, Kyle Mayers played a whirlwind knock of (46), further strengthening the chances for team’s victory. Down the order, Mahmudullah and David miller remained unbeaten on (7) and (8) respectively to take the team over the line. 

Fortune Barishal's journey to the title was nothing short of remarkable. Throughout the tournament, they exhibited exceptional teamwork, consistency, and adaptability, which propelled them to the summit clash. The team sported a perfect balance of experienced players and promising young talents, making them a formidable force on the field.

Earlier, put into bat, Comilla Victorians, who have won the four titles in the BPL, including in the last two editions,  were restricted to 154 with Barishal’s James Fuller returning with two crucial wickets. Mahidul Islam (38) was the top-scorer for Victorians as it couldn’t be enough for powerhouse Comila Victorians to win the title. 

Tags

More News

News

Hardik Pandya urged to hand leadership duties to Rohit Sharma

51 mins ago

The devastated Mumbai Indians outfit is going through harrowing times with four consecutive defeats that have put them in a difficult situation in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. In their latest defeat, the side slipped to a 57-run defeat against Punjab Kings on Thursday, further sinking them in the points table. Having now played five games, MI only have one win,...


News

SA-W vs IND-W, 1st T20I: Star-studded India and South Africa ready to fine-tune preparations for T20 World Cup

2 hrs ago

India and South Africa Women are set to face each other in the first T20I of the five-match series, scheduled to be played on Friday at Kingsmead in Durban. Their last meeting was at the ODI World Cup final, where India romped to a commanding 52-run win the World Cup trophy. However, this is a completely different format, and South Africa, who will be aiming to...


News

"We are finding some spark": MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene on team's struggle

3 hrs ago

With four defeats on the bounce, the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been highly challenging for five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Having played five matches so far in the tournament, MI have struggled to get any real momentum after opening their campaign with a promising win. Their latest defeat was against Punjab Kings on Thursday, where they failed to defend 1...


News

IPL 2026: KKR look to tackle fired-up GT

4 hrs ago

In a high-voltage clash, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders are set to collide with each other in Ahmedabad on Friday, with both teams coming off contrasting narratives. Gujarat Titans appear to be hitting their stride at the right time following a shaky start. They have registered two back-to-back victories, climbing into mid-table contention. Their batt...


News

SRH's David Payne ruled out of IPL 2026

5 hrs ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s campaign in the Indian Premier League 2026 has been dealt another setback, with seamer David Payne ruled out for the rest of the tournament due to an ankle injury. His departure adds to a growing list of injury concerns within the squad. Payne had recently joined the franchise as a replacement for Australian fast bowler