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IND vs WI 2022: India Clinch ODI Series after Beating West Indies in 2nd Match
India overcame West Indies by 44 runs in the second One-Day International at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, clinching the three-match series with one game left. The match was a low-scoring day-night affair between the two teams, with India comfortably winning by defending a challenging total. The Windies' position in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Super-League points table has deteriorated after losing two consecutive matches. They must win the last match of the series to avoid a humiliating whitewash. The second ODI report of IND vs WI 2022 is discussed in this article.
2022 India vs West Indies ODI Series: Second Match Report
The Caribbean team management felt that chasing a total against India would be easier because the hosts have a number of world-class batters in their lineup. Therefore, West Indies Captain Nicholas Pooran asked India to bat first and they managed to score 237/9 in their allotted 50 overs in the second match of IND vs WI 2022 ODI series. West Indies were bowled out for 193 with 4 overs to spare in the chase, losing both the match and the series.
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India Innings
India rested Ishan Kishan for the second ODI and hard-hitting batter Rishab Pant was moved to the top of the batting order to start the innings with skipper Rohit Sharma. However, this adjustment had no effect as India got off to a shaky start in their innings, losing Rohit, Pant, and Kohli for 43 runs in just 12 overs. Kemar Roach and Oden Smith bowled brilliantly at the start of the innings for the Windies.
KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav then rebuilt the Indian innings. They put up a 91-run partnership in the middle for the fourth wicket, bringing the total to 134 in 30 overs. The Caribbean side broke their resilience as Rahul (49) was sent back to the pavilion courtesy of a run-out.
Suryakumar Yadav (64) shared 43 runs with Washington Sundar before being dismissed in the 39th over by Fabien Allen. Two significant blows in the bottom batting order by Washington Sundar (24) and Deepak Hooda (29) helped India set a challenging 237/9 total to defend. Alzarri Joseph and Oden Smith both took two wickets for West Indies.
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West Indies Innings
Shai Hope and Brandon King gave West Indies a good start with a 32-run opening partnership in the chase of 238 runs. However, the Windies innings collapsed when the star of the match pacer Prasidh Krishna joined the attack. He dismissed Brandon King and Darren Bravo in two consecutive overs, and West Indies were reduced to 38/2 in ten overs.
After that, the West Indies began to lose momentum, and they were down to 76/5 in 22 overs at one stage. At that point, India had complete control of the match and hoped to take all of the West Indies' wickets as quickly as possible.
Shamarh Brooks (44), Akeal Hossain (34), and Oden Smith (24) all tried their best in the middle to help West Indies reach the winning target. However, their effort only narrowed the margin of loss as West Indies were all out for 193 with 24 balls to spare.
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Prasidh Krishna was India's most successful bowler in the match. His bowling figure was 9-3-12-4. Shardul Thakur also took two wickets for the hosts. The third ODI between the two teams will be played at the same venue on Friday, (February 11).
Man of the Match
Right-arm medium pacer Prasidh Krishna was awarded player of the match for his devastating bowling effort. India were able to defend a decent score thanks to Prasidh's superb bowling.
Aftermath
The West Indian cricket team has struggled in both the ODI and Test formats in recent years. West Indies are the only team to win two T20 World Cups, indicating that most young players in the Caribbean Islands are interested in playing Twenty20 cricket due to the financial benefits. The Windies Cricket Board must take steps to revitalize the region's cricket in all formats. The Caribbean team is presently placed eighth in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super-League points table. On the other hand, India are in third place with 69 points after winning the IND vs WI 2022 ODI Series.
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BPL 2022: Comilla book a play-off berth beating Sylhet
With a four-wicket win over Sylhet Sunrisers, Comilla Victorians have confirmed a place in the play-off of the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Wednesday in Sylhet.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Moeen Ali and Sunil Narine have played pivotal role for Comilla to chase down a target of 170 with four wickets in hand.
Mahmudul smashed the highest 65 off 50 balls with seven fours and two sixes while Moeen posted 46 off 35 balls with four fours and two sixes, and Narine also shown with the bat scoring 24 off 12 balls.
For Sylhet, Nazmul Islam and Alauddin Babu bagged two wickets each.
Comilla won the toss and sent Sylhet to bat first who set a challenging target of 170 with 89 by Colin Ingram off 63 balls. Anamul Haque Bijoy has also done well scoring 46 off 33 balls with four fours and three sixes.
Comilla’s left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman scalped three wickets conceding 23 runs.
In their next two matches, Comilla will take on Khulna Tigers on February 11 and 12 while Sylhet will play their last match against Chattogram Challengers on February 12 in Dhaka.
Before Comilla, Fortune Barishal have also marched the play-off of this year’s BPL.
The fight for the next two places of the play-off came down to three teams— Minister Group Dhaka, Khulna Tigers and Chattogram Challengers. If Dhaka beat Barishal in the last match, and Khulna beat Comilla twice in the last two matches, Dhaka will march to the play-off. If Dhaka and Khulna lose their last matches, and Chattogram beat Sylhet, Chattogrma will march to the play-off.
With the match between Sylhet and Comilla, the Sylhet-phase of BPL came to the end. BPL will now resume in Dhaka from February 11.
Prince quits as Bangladesh’s batting coach
Former South Africa batter Ashwell Prince is no longer the batting coach of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday.
Prince was appointed Bangladesh’s batting consultant during the tour of Zimbabwe in August 2021. He had still nine months left in his contract.
“The board respects Ashwell’s decision and accepts the resignation. We thank him for his service and professionalism and his dedicated work with the national team batters and wish him the very best for his future endeavours.” Nizam Uddin Chowdhury, the CEO of BCB said in a press statement.
Meanwhile, BCB has recently appointed Jamie Siddons, the former Bangladesh head coach, but it’s still unclear what role he will play in the national team coaching staff.
Jalal Yunus, the chairman of the cricket operation department of BCB, has told the media recently that they would give the responsibility of the national team batting coach to Siddons, and Ashwell may play the same role for the high-performance unit of BCB or other age-level teams.
However, before BCB handed him a new role, Prince parted ways with BCB.
PAK vs AUS 2022: Cricket Australia Announced Test Squad for Pakistan Series
The Australian men's cricket team will play three Tests, three ODIs, and one T20I match during their March-April tour of Pakistan. Australia will play a series in Pakistan for the first time in 24 years. Their last visit to Pakistan took place in 1998. Australia whitewashed Pakistan in both the Test and ODI series. Pakistan later hosted Australia in the UAE and other locations due to security concerns. Cricket Australia has already named an 18-man squad for the Test series. Let's have a look at the PAK vs AUS 2022 series itinerary and the Australian Test squad.
Australia’s Squad for the Pakistan Test Series 2022
Cricket Australia revealed their Test team for the upcoming series against Pakistan on Tuesday (February 8). Australia will play three Test matches during the series, which is part of the ICC Test Championship's second cycle (2021-2023).
The Australian selectors included a significant number of pacers as well as three spinners in the longer-version squad, given that slower bowlers would be effective on Pakistani soil. All of the expected names have been included in the team.
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Michael Neser has been added as the fifth fast bowler, and Ashton Agar has been selected as the third spin bowler. Agar has a good chance of making the final XI since he can be very effective in Pakistan's conditions. Besides, Josh Inglis will travel as a backup wicketkeeper.
Pat Cummins will lead Australia's Test team, with experienced batsman Steven Smith acting as his deputy. This Australian side is very talented, having won the Ashes 2021-2022 by a margin of 4-0. Therefore, Pakistan will have to give it their best in order to win the series against Australia.
Australia and Pakistan are in strong positions in the present ICC Test Championship. Both teams will be determined to win this series in order to improve their standings.
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Australia Test Squad:
Pat Cummins (Captain), Steven Smith (Vice-Captain), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Swepson, Michael Neser, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis
Australia Tour of Pakistan 2022 Itinerary
The matches between Pakistan and Australia will be held at three venues: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, National Stadium in Karachi, and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore will host matches of the Test series. However, the ODI series and the lone T20I will be staged at Rawalpindi.
PAK vs AUS 2022 Series full schedule
Match
Date
Venue
1st Test
4-8 March
Rawalpindi
2nd Test
12-16 March
Karachi
3rd Test
21-25 March
Lahore
1st ODI
29 March
Rawalpindi
2nd ODI
31 March
Rawalpindi
3rd ODI
2nd April
Rawalpindi
Only T20I
5th April
Rawalpindi
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2471514
Bottom Line
The Pakistan Cricket Board was under pressure following the cancellation of the New Zealand and England series last year right before the T20 World Cup 2021. Therefore, hosting Australia for a bilateral series will provide the PCB a huge boost in terms of staging international cricket in Pakistan on a regular basis.
Australia are the no.1 Test team in the world with 119 rating points, while Pakistan are in sixth place with 93 rating points. However, Australia are in second place and Pakistan are in third place in the ongoing ICC Test Championship's second cycle. The impending PAK vs AUS 2022 three-match Test series is part of the ICC Test Championship. Both teams will try to outperform one another in order to climb the points standings during the series.
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ICC Men's Best Cricketer Award January 2022: Ebadot Named in Final Three
The match-winning hero of Bangladesh's historic victory against New Zealand in the first Test earlier this month, Ebadot Hossain has been nominated for the January 2022 ICC Player of the Month award. He will compete for the coveted award against South Africans Dewald Brevis and Keegan Petersen. The winner of the January edition will be announced later this month. Let's take a look at how each of the nominated players performed last month.
ICC Player of the Month for January 2022: Nominated Players
Ebadot Hossain, Dewald Brevis, and Keegan Petersen have been nominated for the ICC Men's Best Player Award for January 2022. They all did well for their respective countries last month. Let's take a deeper look at their performance in January.
Ebadot Hossain (Bangladesh)
Performance in January, 2022: M: 2 | Wkts: 9 | BBI: 6/46 | Econ: 3.82 | Ave: 29.33 | 5W: 1
Ebadot Hossain rose to the occasion in the second innings of Bangladesh's first Test against New Zealand in January. His superb bowling performance helped Bangladesh bowl New Zealand out for only 169 runs in the second innings. As a result, Bangladesh barely required 40 runs to secure a historic victory. Bangladesh won the match by eight wickets, and Ebadot Hossain was named player of the match. Ebadot took a total of 7 wickets in the match, including a 6-wicket haul in the second innings. He has deservedly earned a spot in the January 2022 ICC Player of the Month.
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Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
Performance in ICC U19 World Cup 2022: M: 6 | Runs: 506 | HS: 138 | Ave: 84.33 | SR: 90.19 | 100s: 02
Dewald Brevis, popularly known as Baby AB, was one of the best players in the ICC U19 World Cup 2022, which recently ended. Brevis scored the most runs in the tournament with 506, including two centuries against Bangladesh and Uganda. South Africa finished seventh in the championship, but Dewald Brevis was awarded player of the tournament for his remarkable performance with the bat. This right-handed batter has a bright future ahead of him, and he has rightly been nominated for the January ICC Player of the Month award.
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Keegan Petersen (South Africa)
Performance in January, 2022: M: 2 | Runs: 244 | HS: 82 | Ave: 61.00 | SR: 55.32 | 50s: 3
Keegan Petersen was a vital player in South Africa's 2-1 victory against India in the Test series. Petersen had two important knocks in the series-deciding match in Cape Town. He guided South Africa to victory with a superb 82-run knock in the second innings while chasing 212. Keegan also played a patient 72-run knock in the first innings. This right-hand batter was named Player of the Series after scoring the highest 276 runs in the 3-match bilateral series. Keegan Petersen is a strong contender for the January 2022 ICC Player of the Month award.
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Verdict
After reviewing the individual performances of the nominated players for their respective nations in January 2022, it is apparent that none of the contenders is a clear winner. Each player who has been nominated does have a strong case for being awarded the best cricketer of the previous month. Ebadot Hossain was outstanding in Bangladesh's one of the greatest cricket victories against New Zealand. Dewald Brevis had a fantastic tournament in the 2022 ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup, while Keegan Petersen was a key figure in South Africa's Test series victory over India. Therefore, it will not be an unfair decision regardless of whoever wins the January 2022 ICC Player of the Month award.
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BPL 2022: Barishal eliminate Sylhet, enter play-offs first
Shakib Al Hasan-led Fortune Barishal became the first team to march to the play-off phase of the ongoing Bangabandhu Premier League (BPL), beating Sylhet Sunrisers by 12 runs on Tuesday in Sylhet.Defeat meant Sylhet on the other hand, were eliminated from the race for the last four. Chasing a target of 200 to win, Colin Ingram put up a one-man show for Sylhet scoring 90, but it was not enough for Sylhet to avoid defeat, as they ended up on 187 for six in their 20 overs. Alauddin Babu played some big shots once again in the late order, but it all went in vain. For Barishal, Dwayne Bravo, Shakib and Najmul Hossain Shanto bagged two wickets each. Earlier, Chris Gayle and Munim Shahriar came up with an opening-stand of 72 runs in just 6.4 overs. Munim was tremendous scoring 51 off just 28 balls with six fours and three sixes. Gayle's innings was unconventional for him. He scored 52 off 45 balls with four fours and two sixes. Shakib meanwhile continued his good all-round form, scoring 38 off 19 balls with two fours and four sixes, to go with the two wickets he would pick up later with the ball. In the late order, Bravo posted 38 off 13 balls with four sixes and one four.
Sylhet's Shiraz Ahmed, the UAE player, was clobbered for 56 runs off his four wicketless over. Sohag Gazi, who had a good outing with the ball in the last game, ended with 1/45 off his 4 overs.
It was Sylhet 's sixth defeat in eight matches. In their next two matches, they will take on Comilla Victorians and Chattogram Challengers on February 9 and 12 while Barishal will take on Minister Group Dhaka in their last league phase game on February 11 in Dhaka.
BPL 2022: Tamim’s fifty in vain as Chattogram keep dream alive
Despite a well-composed and unbeaten 73 of Tamim Iqbal, Minister Group Dhaka lost to Chattogram Challengers on Tuesday in Sylhet in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Dhaka needed to score 9 from the last six balls bowled by Mrittunjoy Chowdhury. Dhaka failed to do so despite a wide and a no-ball from the left-arm pacer. And subsequently, Dhaka failed to chase down the target of 149, they instead tumbled for 145 and lost the match by three runs.
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It was Dhaka’s third defeat in seven matches they have played, and in contrast, it was the third win for Chattogram which kept them alive in the race.
Chattogram batted first and posted 148 with Shamim Hossain hitting the highest of 52 off 37 balls with five fours and one six.
All of Dhaka’s six bowlers have taken a wicket each.
In reply, Tamim was firm at one end of the wicket, but the next three batters failed to reach two-digit scores. Mahmudullah Riyad and Shuvagata Chowdhury were dismissed at crucial moments scoring 24 and 22 respectively, which left Dhaka in trouble that they were not able to pass.
Dhaka sent Mashrafe Bin Mortaza to bat before Mahmudullah and Shuvagata surprisingly, but it did not work for them as Mashrafe returned a duck.
For Chattogram, Shoriful Islam and Mrittunjoy bagged two wickets each.
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Afif Hossain led Chattogram in this match instead of Naeem Islam who was handed the captaincy by the team management from Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The reason for opting Afif as captain was unknown.
In their next match, Chattogram will take on Sylhet Sunrisers again on February 12 while Dhaka will lock horns against Khulna Tigers on February 9.
BPL 2022: Fortune Barishal Can End Sylhet Sunrisers’ Playoffs Hope
The final four teams for the BPL 2022 playoffs might be confirmed on Tuesday (February 8) as Sylhet Sunrisers and Chattogram Challengers are on the edge of losing out on advancing to the next round. The second match of the day, which begins at 5.30 p.m., will feature Sylhet Sunrisers against league leader Fortune Barishal. The Sunrisers must win the game in order to move to the next round. Let's take a look at the match preview for Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers.
24th Match of BPL 2022: Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
The most in-form side in the ongoing BPL 2022, Fortune Barishal will be captained by ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Barishal have gone undefeated in their last four matches and they are on track to finish first in the points standings. On the other hand, all-rounder Ravi Bopara will lead the Sylhet Sunrisers. Let's look at the most recent team news from both teams.
Sylhet Sunrisers
The Sylhet team has some talented players and is a genuine playoff contender. However, they haven't performed as a team since the beginning of the tournament. With only three points, the Sylhet Sunrisers sit at the bottom of the points standings. Sylhet must win their remaining matches if they want to remain firm in the competition.
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The Sunrisers’ medium-pacer Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out due to a back injury, which is a huge blow for the team. Aside from that, the squad is injury-free, and all of the players are eligible for selection. Lendl Simmons of the West Indies will be vital in the encounter against Barishal. He is the BPL 2022 tournament's first centurion. The Chattogram Challengers will also need Ravi Bopara, Colin Ingram, and Mosaddek Hossain to thrive.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Lendl Simmons, Anamul Haque (wk), Mohammad Mithun Middle Order: Colin Ingram, Mosaddek Hossain, Ravi Bopara (c), Alok Kapali, Sohag Gazi Lower Order: Alauddin Babu, Aks Swadhin, Nazmul Islam.
Fortune Barishal
One of the tournament's favorites is Fortune Barishal. Barishal have found their stride at the right time, as they currently sit atop the points table with eleven points after eight matches. If Barishal defeat Sylhet in this match, they will most likely finish first in the league standings at the end of the league stage.
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There are no severe injuries to report, therefore all of the players are available to partake in this match. Captain Shakib Al Hasan has been their best performer thus far. The left-hander is presently the competition's leading wicket-taker and one of the top 10 run-scorers. Among others, DJ Bravo, Chris Gayle, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will have to do well in the game.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Munim Shahriar, Chris Gayle, Najmul Hossain Shanto Middle-Orders: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Dwayne Bravo, Ziaur Rahman, Nurul Hasan (wk) Lower-Order: Nayeem Hasan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana.
The remaining matches of each team
Team
Oppositions
Fortune Barishal
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 8)
Minister Dhaka (February 11)
Comilla Victorians
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 9)
Khulna Tigers (February 11)
Khulna Tigers (February 12)
Minister Dhaka
Khulna Tigers (February 9)
Fortune Barishal (February 11)
Khulna Tigers
Minister Dhaka (February 9)
Comilla Victorians (February 11)
Comilla Victorians (February 12)
Chattogram Challengers
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 12)
Sylhet Sunrisers
Fortune Barishal (February 8)
Comilla Victorians (February 9)
Chattogram Challengers (February 12)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Verdict
Fortune Barishal will start as favorites, but Sylhet Sunrisers may upset the table-topper if they prepare well. Sylhet must execute their strategy on the field in order to win this league match against Barishal. Oppositely, Barishal will want to win the contest in order to claim the top spot in the BPL 2022 points table. Batting second should be the preferred choice because dew might play a significant impact in the evening. The first league stage encounter between these two teams in Dhaka was abandoned due to inclement weather.
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BPL 2022: Chattogram Challengers Face Minister Dhaka in Do-or-Die Contest
The battle for a playoff spot in the BPL 2022 has intensified, with teams including Chattogram Challengers, Sylhet Sunrisers, and Khulna Tigers vying for the fourth spot on the points table. The Khulna Tigers have a good chance of advancing to the knockout round. Oppositely, Chattogram and Sylhet have no choice but to win their remaining matches in order to qualify for the playoffs. Chattogram will play against Dhaka in the first match on Tuesday, which is a must-win contest for the Challengers. Let's take a look at the Chattogram Challengers vs Minister Dhaka match preview.
23rd Match Preview: Chattogram Challengers vs Minister Dhaka
The Minister Dhaka team will be captained by Bangladesh's T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad, while experienced all-rounder Naeem Islam will lead the Chattogram Challengers. Let's take a look at the latest team news from both sides.
Chattogram Challengers
The Chattogram Challengers have a number of Bangladesh cricket's up-and-coming stars. As a result, supporters are very enthusiastic about this team. The Challengers were captained by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. He was relieved of his duties during the Chattogram phase, sparking controversy. Naeem Islam is directing the Chattogram team in his place. However, Chattogram have struggled under his leadership.
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Chattogram have 6 points from 8 games and they are currently in fifth place in the standings. With only two games remaining in the league, Chattogram have no choice but to win their remaining games in order to qualify for the playoffs.
No injuries have been reported in the Chattogram campaign, and all of the players in the squad are available for selection. English recruit Will Jacks will be crucial in the match against Dhaka. Jacks is one of the tournament's leading run-scorers. Apart from him, the Chattogram Challengers will need Mehidy Miraz, pacer Shoriful Islam, and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury to succeed.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Will Jacks, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain Middle Order: Chadwick Walton, Benny Howell, Mehidy Hasan, Naeem Islam (c), Akbar Ali (wk) Lower Order: Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
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Minister Dhaka
Minister Dhaka are one of the tournament's favorites. Dhaka struggled in the first phase, but they came back strong in the second phase. Minister Dhaka are presently in fourth place in the points table with seven points after seven matches. If Dhaka defeat Chattogram in this match, they will qualify for the playoffs.
The squad is injury-free and all of the players are available to compete in this match. The veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has been their best performer. The left-hand opener scored a match-winning hundred in a phase 2 encounter against Sylhet Sunrisers. The opening duo of Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Shahzad is one of the best in the BPL 2022 competition. Apart from them, the Dhaka team will bank on skipper Mahmudullah and West Indian Andre Russell's performance.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Shahzad, Mohammad Naim Middle-Orders: Imran Uzzaman (wk), Mahmudullah (c), Andre Russell, Shuvagata Hom, Mashrafe Mortaza Lower-Order: Rubel Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Qais Ahmad.
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BPL 2022 Points Table (as of 7/02/2022)
Team
Match
Win
Lose
Points
NRR
Fortune Barishal
8
5
2
11
-0.014
Comilla Victorians
7
4
2
9
0.506
Khulna Tigers
7
4
3
8
0.266
Minister Dhaka
7
3
3
7
0.266
Chattogram Challengers
8
3
5
6
-0.215
Sylhet Sunrisers
7
1
5
3
-0.790
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Verdict
Minister Dhaka will start as favorites because of the strength of both teams, but no one can deny that Chattogram have the capacity to win this match. They defeated Dhaka by 30 runs in a phase 1 match of BPL 2022. Therefore, Dhaka will be keen to take revenge against the Chattogram team. On the other hand, Chattogram need to win the match to stay alive in the competition. The toss could be crucial in this match as well because the surface in Sylhet is likely to favor spinners. Batting second should be the preferable option for the team that wins the toss. Overall, the match between Chattogram Challengers and Minister Dhaka has the potential to be entertaining.
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BPL 2022: Soumya, Mushfiqur guide Khulna to fourth win
Soumya Sarkar and Mushfiqur Rahim guided Khulna Tigers to their fourth win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) against Sylhet Sunrisers on Monday.
This match had some controversy as the Sylhet captain, Ravi Bopara, handed the leadership role right before the toss removing Mosaddek Hossain, was found altering the shape and state of the ball during the 9th over of the match, for which, they were handed a penalty of five runs.
In the last over, Sylhet needed 36 runs, and Alauddin Babu smashed Kamrul Islam Rabbi for three sixes off the first three balls to create the last hope for his team. But in the end, Sylhet only managed 20, and Khulna won by 15 runs.
With this win, Khulna marched ahead towards the play-offs while for Sylhet, advancing to the play-off became a distant dream with five defeats in seven matches they have played so far.
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While batting first after losing the toss, Khulna posted 182 for three in 20 overs riding on the unbeaten stand of 136 by Soumya and Mushfiqur. In the fourth wicket stand, they came up with one of the best partnerships of the ongoing BPL.
Soumya scored 82 off 62 balls with four fours and four sixes while Mushfiqur hit 62 off 38 balls with six fours and two sixes.
BPL debutant Aks Swadhin and Sohag Gazi bagged one wicket each for Sylhet Sunrisers.
In reply, Sylhet opener Anamul Haque hit 47 off 33 balls with three fours and three sixes while Colin Ingram posted 37 off 28 balls with two sixes. And with three sixes in a row, Alauddin scored 25 off 7 balls for Sylhet, but that was not enough for them to avoid the fifth defeat of the season.
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Along with doing well with the bat, Soumya shone with the ball as well taking two for 27. Besides him, Thisara Perera, the Sri Lankan allrounder of Khulna also took two wickets for them.
Khulna will take on Minister Group Dhaka in their next match on February 9 while Sylhet will lock horns against Fortune Barishal on February 8.