Fortune Barishal claim first Bangladesh Premier League T20 title
All our updates as Fortune Barishal beat defending champions Comilla Victorians in the 2024 BPLT20 final.
This page is now closed. These were the updates as Fortune Barishal beat Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 final on Friday, March 1:
This page is now closed. These were the updates as Fortune Barishal beat Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 final on Friday, March 1:
- Fortune Barishal won their maiden Bangladesh Premier League title after beating defending champions Comilla Victorians by six wickets in the 2024 final.
- Fortune Barishal won the toss and chose to bowl first, restricting Comilla Victorians to 154-6 in the first innings at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
- James Fuller was the pick of Comilla Victorians’ bowlers, picking up two wickets.
- Kyle Mayers was the hero of Fortune Barishal’s chase with his 46 while skipper Tamim Iqbal was also impressive with the bat, scoring a vital 39.
It’s a wrap!
That was all from tonight’s Bangladesh Premier League final between Fortune Barishal and Comilla Victorians.
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Fortune Barishal’s players lift the trophy
Covered in confetti, Fortune Barishal’s players lift the coveted trophy after being named champions of the Bangladesh Premier League for the first time!
The players and coaching staff of Fortune Barishal are joined by their families as well the franchise’s owners as they all pose for the photos.
It’s time to rejoice for the newly crowned champions!
Historic Triumph🏆
Fortune Barishal defies the odds and revels in the ecstasy of their First-Ever BPL T20 Title! 🏏💥#Champions | #TeamSpirit | #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/Kf1HDi3tB9— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 1, 2024
Tamim dedicates win to Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah
Fortune Barishal’s players pick up their winners’ medals and skipper Tamim Iqbal then collects the cash prize.
Tamim insists Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah join him on the stage for the trophy presentation.
“I would like to dedicate this trophy to them,” Tamim said. “Mushi did a massive job in the field, he made the field changes and it is Mushi’s trophy.”
“In this kind of tournament, there is a lot of pressure, Mushi took a lot of pressure away from me, and I could focus on my batting.
“There was a time when we were almost out of the tournament, but we made it into the semifinals and this is where experience comes into play.”
Mushfiqur praised his captain, saying: “It was my third final and I won first time, thanks to Tamim for leading us so well and a lot of credit to the team management and support staff, they worked really hard.”
Comilla Victorians fell 20 runs short, says skipper Litton
Comilla Victorians skipper Litton Das says they fell 20 runs short.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t play well in the final game. It happens,” Das said.
“Throughout the tournament, we played really well. We didn’t bat well enough today, I think we were 20 runs short.
“We didn’t take the half chances in the field. Also, we didn’t bowl well in the powerplay, which cost us.”
Asked if they should have brought on Andre Russell quicker in the first innings, Litton replied, “It’s very difficult to answer.
“I thought our players were playing well till the 15th over, still I thought 150 was a good score in the final, if we bowled and fielded well, it would have been a different ballgame.”
Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim bags two awards
Here’s a list of the award winners:
Best fielder of the tournament: Muhammad Naeem of Durdanto Dhaka
Highest wicket-taker of the tournament: Shoriful Islam of Durdanto Dhaka, for his 22 wickets
Highest run-scorer of the tournament: Tamim Iqbal of Fortune Barishal, for his 492 runs
Player of the tournament: Tamim Iqbal of Fortune Barishal
BCB Highest Run Getter of the Tournament
Tamim Iqbal (Fortune Barishal) | 492 Runs#BPL | #Cricket | #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/CD10Whhz5s— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 1, 2024
Mayers named player of the match
Kyle Mayers has been named the player of the final for his all-round performance, having scored 46 and picking up a wicket for Fortune Barishal.
“It was a good performance. I really enjoyed it,” Mayers said after picking up his award. “After not being able to play many games in the last three months, I played one game, the SA20, and then one game in Australia and then came here.
“I’m very pleased this year for bowling four overs. Kudos to the captain and the management to make me feel comfortable from the beginning. I tried to be the best version of me, and I’m happy.”
BPL T20 2024: Final
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune BarishalIspahani Player of the Match
Kyle Mayers (Fortune Barishal) | 46 (30) & 1/26#BPL | #BCB | #Cricket | #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/rrZuPY9DlT— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 1, 2024
Presentation ceremony underway
After a brief wait, the post-match presentation ceremony has kicked off.
If you have just joined us, Fortune Barishal have won the BPL 2024 final and will lift the title for the first time.
‘This means a lot’, says Fortune Barishal’s Mayers
Fortune Barishal’s Mayers, who played a huge role in their win tonight, says the victory “means a lot” to him and his teammates.
“Each and everyone gave us a lot of support, both on and off the field,” Mayers said in a post-match interview.
“The management has been great. The fans here have been right behind us at all times. It’s nice to come out on top of fellow West Indians, we’re very good in T20s and I hope more players will come and feature in the BPL.”
Fortune Barishal’s players rejoice
Players from Fortune Barishal’s team are doing a lap of honour around the field, thanking fans for their support. The cameras are panning towards the players, who are celebrating this victory by taking selfies with their families.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh cricket board has also extended his wishes to the new BPL champions.
Historic Triumph🏆
Fortune Barishal defies the odds and revels in the ecstasy of their First-Ever BPL T20 Title! 🏏💥#Champions | #TeamSpirit | #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/Kf1HDi3tB9— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 1, 2024
Presentation ceremony up next
The presentation ceremony should follow soon, and Fortune Barishal’s players will get their hands on their maiden BPL trophy.
We will also get to know about the winners of the player of the tournament, the leading run scorers and the wicket-taker.
Stay tuned!
FORTUNE BARISHAL ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF BPL. 🚢🏆
Barishal outplay the defending champions and the most successful BPL in history Comilla Victorians. They win by 6 wickets. 🔴#LegendFantasy | #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/T5awMGJdFA
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) March 1, 2024
Joy for first-time champions Fortune Barishal
Players and coaching staff from both teams are exchanging handshakes, as Fortune Barishal celebrate their title victory.
A beautiful light show and fireworks have gone off at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, where a capacity crowd of 25,000 are cheering on first-time champions Fortune Barishal.
Some of Barishal’s players are joined by their families on the field in their celebrations.
BPL T20 2024: Final
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune BarishalFortune Barishal won by 6 wickets👏#BPL | #BCB | #Cricket | #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/4bolQ8SS2S
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 1, 2024
Fortune Barishal are crowned Bangladesh Premier League champions!
Fortune Barishal have done it! They have beaten the Comilla Victorians by six wickets and sealed their maiden Bangladesh Premier League title!
Mayers was the hero of their run chase, having scored 46, while skipper Tamim also contributed with his impressive 39.
Barishal’s bowlers did an excellent job in the first innings by restricting the Comilla batters to 154, with Fuller picking up two wickets, while three others took a wicket each.
An all-round effort by Tamim and his men. What an end to their tournament!
The fireworks are off in the stadium as the Bangladesh Premier League welcomes a new champion!
19 overs. Fortune Barishal 157-4
Miller takes two runs off the first ball of Mustafizur’s over, as Fortune Barishal slowly make their way towards victory.
Later, Mahmadullah tries to go big, hoping to hit a six or a four, but completely mistimes his shot. He is lucky though, as Moeen is unable to pick a catch, which was quite difficult in the first place.
Fortune Barishal are gifted a run after an over-throw by a Comilla fielder.
Miller, on the final ball, hits a four – sealing the victory for Fortune Barishal!
18 overs. Fortune Barishal 146-4
Narine appeals for an LBW dismissal against Mahmudullah, but the umpire is not persuaded, and the Comilla Victorians take a review.
Replays show the ball missing the wickets, and the Victorians lose their review.
Narine finishes his over by conceding just two runs. Fortune Barishal need nine runs from the final two overs. Will this go down to the wire?
OUT! Fortune Barishal 144-4 – Mushfiqur departs!
Mustafizur picks up his second wicket of the over as Mushfiqur is dismissed for 30. Miller is the next batsman for Fortune Barishak, who need 11 runs from 18 balls.
OUT! Fortune Barishal 141-3 – Mayers departs!
Oh, no! Mayers will not get to his half-century tonight.
He is dismissed for 46 as he is caught by Moeen while trying to hit big. Mahmudullah will be the new batsman in for Fortune Barishal, who need 14 runs in 21 balls.
16 overs. Fortune Barishal 140-2
Mayers and Mushfiqur, who have brought up their 50-run partnership, take seven runs from Narine’s over.
Fortune Barishal need 15 runs in 24 balls.
Teams will take a short strategic time-out now.
15 overs. Fortune Barishal 133-2
West Indies big-hitter Mayers smashes his compatriot Russell for a six off the second ball, firmly pulling away over square leg.
Later, Mayers scores back-to-back fours, once again entertaining the crowd with his sensational batting.
And that’s not all! He closes out the over with a massive six.
Russell goes for a whopping 21 runs in the over.
Barishal need 22 runs in 30 balls.
14 overs. Fortune Barishal 112-2
Mayers gets a lifeline once again as he is dropped by Charles at long-on! The Comilla Victorians are going to rue these missed chances, especially as they do not have a great total to defend.
Moeen completes his final over, finishing with figures of 2-28.
Barishal need 43 runs in 36 balls.
13 overs. Fortune Barishal 107-2
After two dot balls, Mayers hits Mustafizur for consecutive boundaries, showcasing his skill and power.
First, he whipped it through fine leg and then past the cover and mid-off fielders.
Fortune Barishal take 10 runs from the over. They need 48 runs in 42 balls.
12 overs. Fortune Barishal 97-2
Mayers gets a lifeline as he is dropped by the long-off fielder. That could have been a third wicket for Mooen!
Yet another excellent over by the England part-time spinner, who concedes only three runs.
Fortune Barishal need 58 runs in 48 balls.
11 overs. Fortune Barishal 94-2
Mayers finds the boundary with a sublime straight drive, as Russell concedes nine runs from the over.
Fortune Barishal need 61 runs in 54 balls.
10 overs. Fortune Barishal 85-2
Great over from Moeen, who gives away only five runs and picks up a wicket.
At the halfway stage of the second innings, Fortune Barishal are averaging 8.5 runs per over – comfortably above their required run rate of 7 per over.
Barishal need 70 runs in 60 balls.