Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings Preview: Bangladesh T20 Premier League 2025

Match Details

• Date: 3rd February 2025
• Time: 12:30 GMT
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Team Form

Fortune Barishal, currently sitting in the top half of the table, will look to continue their good form against Chittagong Kings, who are struggling to find consistency in the tournament. Barishal has won 4 out of their last 5 matches, with their most recent victory coming against Dhaka Capitals. On the other hand, Chittagong Kings have managed to win only 2 out of their last 5 matches, with their most recent defeat coming against Rangpur Riders.

Head-to-Head

In their previous encounters, Fortune Barishal has dominated Chittagong Kings, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. The Kings will be looking to turn the tables and secure a much-needed win to stay in contention for the playoffs.

Key Players

• Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal, who has been in excellent form, will be the key player for Barishal. His ability to score big runs at the top of the order will be crucial for his team's success. Additionally, the bowling attack, led by Mehidy Hasan, will look to restrict the Kings' batting lineup.
• Chittagong Kings: The Kings will rely heavily on their experienced batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, who has been their top scorer in the tournament so far. The bowling attack, led by Taskin Ahmed, will need to step up and take early wickets to restrict Barishal's scoring.

Prediction

Considering the recent form and head-to-head record, Fortune Barishal are favorites to win this match. However, Chittagong Kings cannot be written off, and if they can get their top order firing, they might just cause an upset.

Predicted XI

Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Fazle Mahmud, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shafiqul Islam, Khaled Ahmed

Chittagong Kings: Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fawad Alam, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Shoriful Islam, Al-Amin Hossain

Weather Forecast

The weather is expected to be sunny with a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C, making it ideal conditions for a thrilling T20 match.