The top two teams of the Bangladesh Premier League are now ready to face off against each other in the tournament’s final match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Friday, March 1. Both these teams have fought through the tournament and deserve to be here.
However, many supporters across the country will feel that Rangpur Riders, who dominated the tournament in its entirety, missed out on qualifying for the final. In many people’s eyes, Rangpur remain the favourites, who have been unfortunate not to qualify for this final match, which Comilla and Barishal will instead play.
Barishal know they can challenge for the title, given that they have an excellent mix of youth and experience in their squad. Comilla, on the other hand, are highly reliant on their bowlers, and have to make sure that they get the best out of them in this game. The availability of Mustafizur Rahman will also play a key role for Comilla in this game.
Key Players
Litton Das (Comilla): Skipper and opener Litton Das must ensure that he performs in the final match, just like he has done all season. If he manages to do that, his team will not have to worry too much about the result and focus only on the process of enjoying themselves.
Mushfiqur Rahim (Barishal): If Comilla have the services of Litton Das, Barishal have the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim plying his trade behind the stumps. He has also played many big knocks this season, coming on in the late middle order. His expertise will come in handy for Barishal.
Match Prediction
Barishal have the edge and advantage over Comilla in this game, given that they have a star-studded lineup. They should not have to worry about the fact that Comilla have a good bowling attack at all. However, things may not work in their favour if they become too complacent. We expect Fortune Barishal to win this game comfortably.
