The grand finale of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 is set as Chittagong Kings take on Fortune Barishal at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday, February 7. With months of intense cricket coming to an end, both teams will be aiming to lift the coveted trophy in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Road to the Final
The Kings finished second on the points table, registering eight wins from 12 league games. However, their first attempt at securing a final berth in Qualifier 1 saw them suffer a nine-wicket defeat against Barishal, who comfortably chased down a 149-run target.
Mohammad Mithun-led Chittagong Kings then had to take the longer route to the final. They faced Khulna Tigers in Qualifier 2, where they chased down a 164-run target with just two wickets to spare, sealing their spot in the championship clash.
Meanwhile, Fortune Barishal have been dominant throughout the season. Led by Tamim Iqbal, they topped the table and secured a direct entry into the final with their Qualifier 1 victory over Chittagong Kings. Having already beaten them twice this season, Barishal will look to make it three in a row and claim the ultimate glory.
Match Details
- Match: Chittagong Kings vs Fortune Barishal, Final, BPL 2025
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 6:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Vegas11
Shere Bangla Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Shere Bangla Stadium favors batters early on, but as the game progresses, spinners will play a crucial role due to the slowing surface. Pacers will get some early movement with the new ball, making the first few overs critical. Given the conditions, teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first to take advantage of the initial movement and chase under lights.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played 18
- Won by Chittagong Kings 6
- Won by Fortune Barishal `2
- No Result 0
- First Encounter: February 16, 2012
- Last Encounter: February 3, 2025
Playing XIs
Chittagong Kings:
Khawaja Nafay, Parvez Hossain Emon, Graham Clark, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Mithun (C/WK),hamim Hossain, Khaled Ahmed,Arafat Sunny, Shoriful Islam, Aliss Al Islam, Binura Fernando
Fortune Barishal:
Tamim Iqbal (C),Kyle Mayers, Towhid Hridoy, Dawid Malan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK),Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rishad Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Ali
Key Players to Watch
Best Batter – Graham Clark (Chittagong Kings)
With 387 runs in 13 matches, Graham Clark has been the leading run-getter for Chittagong Kings. The 31-year-old has played crucial knocks throughout the tournament and will have the responsibility of anchoring the innings in this high-pressure final. His ability to accelerate in the middle overs makes him a key player to watch.
Best Bowler – Khaled Ahmed (Chittagong Kings)
Khaled Ahmed has been a standout bowler for Chittagong Kings, picking up 20 wickets in 13 matches. His ability to take crucial wickets at regular intervals has made him the highest wicket-taker for the team this season. His performance with the ball could be the decisive factor in the final.
Final Thoughts
With both teams eyeing the BPL 2025 trophy, expect a high-intensity battle under the lights at Shere Bangla National Stadium. Fortune Barishal hold the edge based on head-to-head records and recent performances, but Chittagong Kings have the momentum after their Qualifier 2 triumph.
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Will Fortune Barishal lift the trophy, or can Chittagong Kings pull off a dramatic turnaround? The stage is set for a thrilling BPL 2025 final!