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IPL 2022: Halfway Through, Playoffs Qualification Scenarios for Ten Teams
The Indian Premier League's 15th season began on March 26, with 10 franchises competing in this year's edition. A total of 74 matches are to be played in the IPL 2022, with 38 of them already finished. With half of the league stage matches completed, the current position of each team in the point standings is becoming apparent. The Gujarat Titans currently top the points table with 12 points, while the Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions, are in the last position with no wins. Let's have a look at the ten-team IPL 2022 playoffs qualification scenarios.
Scenarios for the IPL 2022 Playoffs
The fifteenth season of the Indian Premier League has reached the halfway mark. The points table scenario is discussed here.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans are having a fantastic season in the IPL 2022. They have only lost one of their seven games so far. The Gujarat Titans are expected to win as many points as possible in the next seven matches in order to finish first in the standings and proceed to the playoff round to play qualifier 1.
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Remaining Fixtures:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (April 27), Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 30), Punjab Kings (May 3), Mumbai Indians (May 6), Lucknow Super Giants (May 10), Chennai Super Kings (May 15), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 19)
Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore
With 10 points apiece, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Lucknow, and Bangalore are in second, third, and fourth position, respectively. The net run rates are separating each other in the points standings. They are all in solid positions in the points table and poised to make a push for the top four.
Remaining Fixtures (Sunrisers Hyderabad):
Gujarat Titans (April 27), Chennai Super Kings (May 1), Delhi Capitals (May 5), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 8), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 14), Mumbai Indians (May 17), Punjab Kings (May 22).
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Remaining Fixtures (Rajasthan Royals):
Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 26), Mumbai Indians (April 30), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 2), Punjab Kings (May 7), Delhi Capitals (May 11), Lucknow Super Giants (May 15), Chennai Super Kings (May 20)
Remaining Fixtures (Lucknow Super Giants):
Punjab Kings (April 29), Delhi Capitals (May 1), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 7), Gujarat Titans (May 10), Rajasthan Royals (May 15), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 18)
Remaining Fixtures (Royal Challengers Bangalore):
Rajasthan Royals (April 26), Gujarat Titans (April 30), Chennai Super Kings (May 4), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 8), Punjab Kings (May 13), Gujarat Titans (May 19).
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Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings
Punjab are in the sixth position with eight points from eight games, followed by Delhi and Kolkata, both with six points. Chennai are in ninth place with four points. Among these clubs, Punjab have a greater chance of making the playoffs than the rest. However, Delhi and Kolkata can advance to the next round if they win their remaining games. On the other hand, Chennai have a very slim chance of making the playoffs.
Remaining Fixtures (Punjab Kings):
Lucknow Super Giants (April 29), Gujarat Titans (May 3), Rajasthan Royals (May 7), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 13), Delhi Capitals (May 16), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 22)
Remaining Fixtures (Delhi Capitals):
Kolkata Knight Riders (April 28), Lucknow Super Giants (May 1), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 5), Chennai Super Kings (May 8), Rajasthan Royals (May 11), Punjab Kings (May 16), Mumbai Indians (May 21).
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Remaining Fixtures (Kolkata Knight Riders):
Delhi Capitals (April 28), Rajasthan Royals (May 2), Lucknow Super Giants (May 7), Mumbai Indians (May 9), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 14), Lucknow Super Giants (May 18)
Mumbai Indians
The most successful team in IPL history, Mumbai Indians are yet to win a game this season. They presently have 0 points and are at the bottom of the standings. In reality, the Rohit Sharma-led team has no chance of progressing to the next round.
Aftermath
The top four teams in the points table will advance to the playoffs. As a result, teams compete against one another to finish in the top four positions in the standings. As of now, the Gujarat Titans are in a prime position to qualify for the playoffs as the first team. Apart from that, the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are all in fine shape in their quest for a playoffs berth. Mumbai Indians, who have failed to gain a point after eight IPL 2022 group matches, are virtually out of playoffs contention among the bottom teams.
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Former South Africa cricket captain Smith cleared of racism
Former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith was cleared of racism allegations on Monday by an independent investigation that looked into claims that he used his influence to ensure a Black player wasn't selected while leading the team a decade ago.
Smith had also been accused of being “racially biased” against Black colleagues in his role as South Africa's director of cricket after he retired from playing. And a third allegation was made against him that he was guilty of “unfair racial discrimination” when, in his role as director of cricket, he appointed former teammate Mark Boucher, who is white, as head coach of South Africa in 2019 ahead of another coach, Enoch Nkwe, who is Black.
The accusations were made late last year in a report that emanated from a series of hearings designed to look into the culture of South African cricket as far back as the 1990s to establish if there was racism. That initial report made “tentative findings” against Smith but recommended a full investigation.
Smith was cleared of all three accusations in a decision released Monday. Two independent lawyers ruled on the allegations and found no evidence of racism against Smith. With regard to the accusations against Smith while he was captain of the team, the investigation found that he had opposed the selection of Black player Thami Tsolekile for South Africa from 2012-14 but it was not proved “he did so by reason of Mr. Tsolekile’s race.”
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The South African cricket federation had pursued the allegations and was ordered to pay Smith's legal costs.
Smith's contract as director of cricket expired at the end of last month and Cricket South Africa board chairman Lawson Naidoo said he would be leaving the role for “new challenges.”
Naidoo also said that “CSA appreciates it has been difficult for Mr. Smith to endure the unwarranted public disclosures of his personal information." Details of Smith's salary became public during the course of the investigation.
Boucher, who is still South Africa coach, also faces allegations of racism in a disciplinary hearing that is scheduled for next month and could cost him his job. One of the allegations against the former South Africa wicketkeeper revolves around him singing a song in the changing room while he was a player in the 1990s that referenced the race of a Black teammate.
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Smith and Boucher were stalwarts of the South Africa team during their playing days. Smith played 117 tests from 2002-14 and is the Proteas' longest-serving test captain. Boucher played 147 tests from 1997-2012, when his career was ended by a serious eye injury he suffered in a game.
BAN vs SL Series 2022: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis
The national men's cricket team of Sri Lanka is set to arrive in Bangladesh in the second week of May for a two-match Test series against the hosts. The series will begin in Chattogram on May 15 and will be part of the ICC Test Championship's second edition. The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-man team for the longer-version contest on Sunday. The squad includes all of the expected names, ensuring that a full-strength team will challenge the Sri Lankan Test side. Check out Bangladesh's squad for the BAN vs SL series 2022.
Bangladesh’s Test Squad for BAN vs SL Series 2022
The BCB named a 16-man squad on April 24 for the Test series against Sri Lanka. Shadman Islam and Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi were not selected for the upcoming series because of their recent performances on the international stage.
In-form Taskin Ahmed was not selected due to an injury. Oppositely, Shoriful Islam was picked, although his participation in the series will be contingent on his fitness. Furthermore, left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was not considered for this longer-version contest.
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The ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the South Africa series due to family obligations, has returned to the Test team. Promising cricketer Rejaur Rahman Raja has also been included in the squad as the fifth pacer.
All of the anticipated names were selected for the Sri Lanka series, which will be led by Mominul Haque. Tamim Iqbal is poised to open Bangladesh's innings alongside promising youngster Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Bangladesh will have a good chance of winning the Test series because the Sri Lankan team is likely to be inexperienced.
Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test Series 2022 Fixtures
First Test: May 15-19 May | Venue: ZACS, Chattogram
Second Test: 23-27 May | Venue: SBNCS, Dhaka
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Bangladesh Squad:
Mominul Haque (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam.
The Major Highlights of the Declared Squad
Shadman Islam and Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi dropped
The selectors decided to leave both Shadman Islam and Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi out of the series against Sri Lanka since they have struggled in the recent international Test series for Bangladesh. Shadman Islam has scored 284 runs in his past 14 innings, including a century and a half-century, according to statistics dating back to January 2021. On the other hand, Abu Jayed Rahi has only taken 6 wickets in his last six innings since 2021.
Read: Bangladesh announces squad for Sri Lanka series
Shakib Al Hasan is back in the squad
Due to family obligations, Shakib Al Hasan was unable to participate in the Test series against South Africa. Shakib's mother was ill, and his mother-in-law died of cancer in April. Shakib's inclusion in the Bangladesh squad will undoubtedly benefit the team.
Mustafizur Rahman overlooked
Bangladesh's most talented pacer, Mustafizur Rahman last played a Test match in early 2021 against the West Indies, and he hasn't played any of Bangladesh's past ten Test matches. Mustafizur Rahman isn't interested in playing the longer-version format, preferring instead to concentrate on the shorter formats. However, Mustafizur's bowling could have been quite effective against Sri Lanka in Bangladesh's conditions. Mustafizur should have been selected for the series by the selectors.
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Uncapped Rejaur Rahman Raja included
Pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja was named for the Pakistan series in December but did not play a single international match. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has 36 first-class wickets at an average of 24.61 in 11 matches. Rejaur Rahman's bowling abilities might surprise everyone if he is given a chance to play against Sri Lanka.
Bottom Line
Bangladesh team is expected to start the series against Sri Lanka as favourites, thanks to a full-strength Test lineup. Bangladesh will be able to overcome a relatively weak Sri Lankan Test side if they play to their full potential. Furthermore, this Sri Lankan squad recently suffered a humiliating defeat in a Test series against the Indian team.
As a result, their confidence level would be a little lower when they encounter the hosts. Aside from that, there's a lot to play for, since this will be Bangladesh's fourth bilateral Test Championship contest. Bangladesh's standing in the ICC World Test Championship would improve significantly if they whitewash Sri Lanka.
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Tamim, Bijoy help Prime Bank secure top place
Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal hit 90 and his opening partner Anamul Haque Bijoy scored 52 to guide the Prime Bank Cricket Club to the top place of the Super League of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Sunday.
Riding on their performance, Prime Bank beat Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by eight wickets.
With this win, Prime Bank now have four points from three matches in this phase of the Dhaka League. Sheikh Jamal and Legends of Rupganj also have the same amount of points, but Prime Bank are ahead of them for their better run rate.
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Sheikh Jamal batted first on Sunday and scored 232 for eight in 50 overs. Nurul Hasan Sohan, the captain of Sheikh Jamal posted 71 for them while Mehidy Hassan Miraz scored 47.
For Prime Bank, Taijul Islam scalped three wickets while Rakibul Hasan picked up two wickets.
In reply, riding on the batting performance of Tamim and Bijoy, Prime Bank chased down the target in 40.2 overs with eight wickets in hand. Along with Tamim and Bijoy, Shahadat Dipu also hit a fifty. He ended up on 52.
In the same round, Ababahi Limited beat Legends of Rupganj by 81 runs. Abahani batted first and posted 279. Najmul Hossain Shanto hit 86 for them while Afif Hossain scored 62. For Legends of Rupganj, Shakib Al Hasan bagged three wickets.
In reply, Rupganj tumbled for 198. Mosaddek Hossain scalped four wickets for Abahani. Chirag Jani was the highest scorer for Legends of Rupganj with 48, but that was not enough for them to avoid a defeat.
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In the other match, Fazle Mahmud Rabbi hit a ton for the Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club and helped his team to score a huge total of 314 for four. In reply, the Gazi Group tumbled for 230 and suffered a big defeat by 84 runs.
BAN vs SL Series 2022: Mustafizur's versatile bowling could have been beneficial for Bangladesh
The BCB recently gave the left-arm bowler the go-ahead to play in the IPL instead of the Test series against South Africa. Bangladesh's selectors are not keen on Mustafizur's involvement in the Test format since the country has plenty of pace bowling alternatives and they didn’t pick him for the Sri Lanka series as well. However, Mustafizur could have led Bangladesh's pace attack in the BAN vs SL Series 2022 given the current batch of Bangladesh pacers' experience.
Mustafizur Rahman’s Test Profile
Mustafizur Rahman's recent performance in Test cricket is one of the key reasons why the Bangladeshi team management has been hesitant to pick him. The left-hand pacer hasn't been as outstanding as he was early in his career in the longer version format. Mustafizur made his Test debut in Chattogram against South Africa in 2015. He took four wickets in his first encounter and was named player of the match for his outstanding bowling performance. However, the left-hand pacer hasn't progressed much as a longer-version bowler.
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Mustafizur's bowling average was 14.50 in 2015, which was a remarkable figure for a rookie bowler. Mustafizur had a respectable bowling average in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, he got a 36.38 bowling average, while in 2018, he had a 38.71 average. However, his Test performance has slipped in recent years, and he has only played in one Test match in each of the years 2019 and 2021. Mustafizur has yet to pick up a fifer for Bangladesh in Test format.
Many argue that Mustafizur's lack of enthusiasm for the Test format has harmed his gameplay. He is now more interested in playing limited-overs cricket and the Indian Premier League since the shorter-version format provides players with more money than the longer-version format. That is why Mustafizur Rahman prefers to play for Bangladesh in ODIs and T20Is but not in Tests. Mustafizur Rahman last played a Test match in February 2021 against the West Indies. Bangladesh have played ten Test matches since then, but Mustafizur hasn't participated in any of them.
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Mustafizur Rahman’s Test Stats
Match
Wickets
BBI
BBM
Average
Econ
4W
14
30
4/37
5/66
36.73
3.28
2
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Why do Bangladesh need Mustafizur Rahman in the Test Series against Sri Lanka?
Two of Bangladesh's most skilled bowlers, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will be unavailable for the Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins in mid-May. Though Shoriful’s participation in the series is subject to his fitness.
Therefore, Bangladesh selectors picked Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, and Shohidul Islam for the upcoming BAN vs SL Series 2022. However, none of the bowlers are well-known wicket-takers, and the hosts needed a fast bowler who can frighten the Lankan batting line-up on Bangladesh's slow surfaces.
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Mustafizur Rahman could have been a good pace-bowling option on this kind of surface in this circumstance. He has a bowling average of 31.50 in Bangladesh, and, more importantly, his bowling style is ideal for these conditions. Sri Lankan batters could have been in real danger against Mustafizur's cutter and slower deliveries.
Bottom Line
Mustafizur Rahman is an outstanding medium-pacer in the limited-overs format. He understands how to succeed on slow surfaces in Bangladesh. Mustafizur's bowing could have been crucial for Bangladesh against a less-experienced Sri Lankan Test side in the upcoming BAN vs SL Series 2022, despite his Test records not being as outstanding as his ODI or T20 stats.
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Bangladesh announces squad for Sri Lanka series
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the first Test of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.
Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the last series due to family reasons, has been included in this series. However, left-handed opener Sadman Islam is overlooked due to his off-form.
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Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam has also been included in the team but his participation is subjected to his fitness. Along with him, uncapped pacer Rejaur Rahman Raja is also in the squad.
The first Test of the series will take place in Chattogram from May 15 while the second Test will be played in Dhaka from May 23.
This series is part of the ongoing ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh played six matches so far and won only one in New Zealand— their first in New Zealand as well.
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Bangladesh squad: Mominul Haque (Captain), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam (subject to fitness).
IPL 2022: Jos Buttler's Record-Breaking Knock Helps Rajasthan Reach the Top
The match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals on Saturday was one of the best in the Indian Premier League this season. Delhi's Rovman Powell fought back with the bat in the final over for a 222-run chase, but Rajasthan won by 15 runs. However, England's Jos Buttler deserves praise for smashing his third hundred in the ongoing IPL 2022 season and setting a massive total for the Rajasthan team. Let's take a look at the records that Buttler shattered during the contest between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League in 2008.
Match Report: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals piled up a massive 222/2 runs in their allotted 20 overs as they batted first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Rajasthan's opener Jos Buttler, blasted 116 runs off just 65 balls, including nine sixes. It was Buttler's third century of the season and his second-highest IPL score. Devdutt Padikkal (54) and Sanju Samson (46*) also played important knocks for Rajasthan. Mustafizur Rahman and Khaleel Ahmed each took a wicket for Delhi.
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The Delhi Capitals got off to a good start in the chase, scoring 43 runs in the opening stand. However, their momentum was interrupted when they lost wickets in the middle overs. Delhi needed 36 runs in the match's last over. Rovman Powell startled the spectators by striking three sixes in the first three balls of the over. After the third delivery, the batters appealed for a no-ball, but the umpire dismissed their plea and told them to continue.
As the tension between the two sides had begun to rise, bowler Obed McCoy made his team's dugout a bit more relaxed by bowling a dot ball on the fourth delivery. He only gave up 2 runs and picked out Rovman Powell in the final three deliveries, sealing the victory for Rajasthan by 15 runs. Jos Buttler was named Player of the Match for his remarkable batting. Rajasthan also climbed to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with 10 points after this win.
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Noteworthy records set by Jos Buttler during the match against Delhi Capitals
A number of records were shattered during the encounter between the Rajasthan Royals and the Delhi Capitals on Friday at the Wankhede Stadium. Rajasthan's Jos Buttler was responsible for most of the records. Here are some of Buttler's records from the contest.
- After Shikhar Dhawan, Jos Buttler became the second batter in IPL history to achieve back-to-back hundreds.
- Buttler became only the second batter in history to hit three hundred in a single IPL season. In 2016, Virat Kohli hit four hundred.
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- Buttler hit nine sixes in the match, breaking Sanju Samson's IPL record of 26 sixes in a season for Rajasthan Royals. Jos Butler currently has 32 sixes for the Royals in the IPL 2022.
- Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal surpassed Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane's 2015 IPL record for the highest opening partnership for Rajasthan. In their opening partnership against Delhi, Buttler and Padikkal scored 155 runs. It was also the Rajasthan team's highest partnership on any wicket.
- Jos Buttler's 116 is the highest individual score in the ongoing Indian Premier League season.
- Buttler became the first and only overseas player to achieve three centuries in a single IPL season.
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Bottom Line
The Rajasthan Royals have never won another title since winning the inaugural Indian Premier League in 2008. They haven't even made it to the final since then. The Rajasthan team has been very impressive this season. Rajasthan have a genuine chance of winning their second IPL title because of Jos Buttler's striking prowess in the match of Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals.
Besides, being in top place in the IPL 2022 points standings halfway through the season is a fantastic feat. Rajasthan can keep improving their run rates and maintaining their position if Jos Buttler and the rest of the players are even more driven in the remaining group stage games.
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DPL Super League: Sheikh Jamal secure top spot, Abahani suffer 2nd defeat
Gazi Group Cricketers beat Abahani by 27 runs in their second Super League match in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) Thursday.
At the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), Gazi Group posted 276/6 on the back of fifties by Mahmudul Hasan, Farhad Hossain and Dhruv Shorey.
For Abahani, Tanvir Islam bagged three wickets, and Kamrul Islam Rabbi took two.
In reply, Abahani were all out for 249. Munim Shahriar, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mosaddek Hossain hit a fifty each.
In this round of Super League, Legends of Rupganj beat Prime Bank Cricket Club by three wickets, and Sheikh Jamal beat Rupganj Tigers by four wickets to secure top place in the table.
Sheikh Jamal have earned four points in the Super League with two wins in as many matches.
Prime Bank's Anamul Haque Bijoy scored 73 Thursday. With this, he became the highest run-scorer in a single season of DPL after the tournament got List A status in 2013. He surpassed Saif Hassan's 814 runs in 2019.
Anamul now has 878 runs under his belt in 12 matches this season, with two centuries and seven fifties.
He also hit 36 sixes – the highest by any batter this season.
Sheikh Jamal, Legends of Rupganj in Pole Position to Win DPL 2022
Among the six teams in the Super League, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Legends of Rupganj have a good chance of winning the 2022 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. These two sides, along with Prime Bank Limited, won their respective Super League openers. Dhanmondi’s Sheikh Jamal is currently leading the points table with 20 points, followed by Rupganj with 16 points. With four more Super League matches to go, it's more likely that these two clubs will decide the DPL 2022 winner.
Which Club Has the Best Chance to Win the Dhaka Premier League 2022?
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi or Legends of Rupganj are the favourites to win the DPL 2022, according to current standings. Let's take a look at the Super League's scenarios for each team.
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Sheikh Jamal team is on fire in this season's Dhaka Premier League. They have only lost one game out of eleven. They hold a four-point lead over second-placed Rupganj and may win the title in the next two games if other teams slip up in the standings. Saif Hasan has led the team with 435 runs, while Parvez Rasool has 23 wickets. So far, Parvez has taken the most wickets in the competition.
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Remaining fixtures
Rupganj Tigers (April 21)
Prime Bank (April 24)
Abahani (April 26)
Legends of Rupganj (April 28)
Legends of Rupganj
If Rupganj is to win the title, they must win their remaining games. They will also be hoping that Sheikh Jamal loses points in the remaining games. Rupganj now has 16 points on the board after eight victories. They have lost three games this season. Naeem Islam has led the team with 782 runs, while CS Jani has the most wickets (18) for Rupganj.
Remaining fixtures
Prime Bank (April 21)
Abahani (April 24)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 26)
Sheikh Jamal (April 28)
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Prime Bank Cricket Club and Abahani Ltd
Both Prime Bank and Abahani Ltd are six points behind league leader Sheikh Jamal, thus winning the title would be incredibly difficult. Both Abahani and Prime Bank have 14 points after 11 games, and to win the DPL 2022, they will have to rely on the outcomes of the other sides' games.
Anamul Haque has been a standout performer for Prime Bank this season. The right-handed top-order batter has scored 805 runs in 11 innings. Rakibul Hasan has been Prime Bank's most successful bowler with 22 wickets. On the other side, Mosaddek Hossain is Abahani's most successful batter with 542 runs, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib has the most wickets (16).
Remaining fixtures (Prime Bank)
Legends of Rupganj (April 21)
Sheikh Jamal (April 24)
Rupganj Tigers (April 26)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 28)
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Remaining fixtures (Abahani)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 21)
Legends of Rupganj (April 24)
Sheikh Jamal (April 26)
Rupganj Tigers (April 28)
Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club and Gazi Group Cricketers
The Rupganj Tigers and the Gazi Group are both out of contention for the title. They are now competing to improve their point standings. The Tigers is in fifth place in the Super League, while Gazi is in sixth. The Rupganj Tigers' top batter is Zakir Hasan this season. He has a total of 503 runs. On the other hand, Mehedi Maruf has the most runs (447) for the Gazi team. Qazi Onik (17 wickets) has taken the most wickets for Gazi, while Mukidul Islam (17 wickets) has taken the most for Rupganj Tigers.
Remaining fixtures (Rupganj Tigers)
Sheikh Jamal (April 21)
Gazi Group Cricketers (April 24)
Prime Bank (April 26)
Abahani Ltd (April 28)
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Remaining fixtures (Gazi Group)
Abahani (April 21)
Rupganj Tigers (April 24)
Legends of Rupganj (April 26)
Prime Bank (April 28)
Verdict
With Sheikh Jamal's current form, it's highly unlikely that any other team will win the championship this year. The Legends of Rupganj club is also in the hunt for the championship. However, Sheikh Jamal must drop points in their next three games if Rupganj is to win the championship. If that happens, the match between Sheikh Jamal and the Legend of Rupganj on Thursday, April 28 (Thursday) would be the DPL 2022 title decider.
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Mosharraf Hossain Rubel: The late cricketer's major achievements as a player
Mosharraf Hossain Rubel was in the ICU a few days ago due to a serious illness. Rumors of his death started circulating in the cricket community. In the end, this left-arm spinner passed away on Tuesday (April 19) at 5 p.m. after a three-year battle with cancer. Rubel was taken to the United Hospital in the capital when his condition rapidly deteriorated. However, doctors at the hospital declared him dead. Let us reflect back on Rubel's major achievements as a professional cricketer in his remembrance.
Mosharraf Hossain Rubel's International Cricket Career Overview
Mosharraf Rubel made his international debut in a bilateral ODI series against South Africa in March 2008.
His last international appearance was in 2016, when he was called up abruptly for a series against Afghanistan and England. Before this series, he was out of intetnational cricket for more than eight years. Rubel played five One-Day Internationals for Bangladesh from 2008 to 2016. He was included in the national side as a slow left-arm orthodox spinner. Therefore, his primary responsibility was to provide service with the ball.
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In his short international career, Mosharraf Rubel took four wickets. He appeared in three One-Day Internationals against South Africa, as well as one each against Afghanistan and England. Former South African international Alviro Petersen was his first international victim. Afghanistan's Nawroz Mangal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Mohammad Nabi were his other three victims. Rubel's best bowling figure was 3/24 in a bilateral series against Afghanistan in 2016. He was instrumental in helping Bangladesh win the ODI series against Afghanistan by a margin of 2-1.
International cricket career of Mosharraf Rubel
ODI
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
5
4
3/24
36.75
4.45
49.5
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/mosharraf-hossain-56017