The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) reaches its midway point with thrilling performances and a shakeup in the standings. With a two-day break before the next phase in Chattogram, now is an opportune moment to reflect on the standout performers who have shaped the tournament thus far.In the batting department, several players have shone brightly. Mohammad Naim of Durdanto Dhaka stands tall as the leading run-scorer, amassing an impressive total of 266 runs in 9 innings with a highest score of 71. Despite his individual consistency, his team faces early elimination from the playoff race. Record Alert: Teenager Scores 320 Runs in BCB’s Age-Level Tournament Rangpur Riders' Babar Azam left a lasting impression with his elegant stroke play, accumulating 251 runs in just 6 innings at an outstanding average of 50.20. His adaptability and finesse made him a vital cog in the Rangpur Riders' batting lineup. However, Babar has left the BPL due to other commitments. Comilla Victorians' Tawhid Hridoy has also played a pivotal role, displaying raw power and aggressive intent. With 250 runs in 7 innings, including a memorable century, Tawhid has emerged as a dynamic middle-order batter capable of changing the game in a flash. BPL 2024: Historic losing streak ends Dhaka's playoff hopes On the bowling front, Shoriful Islam of Durdanto Dhaka leads the wicket-taking charts with 17 scalps in 9 innings. His left-arm pace and subtle variations have troubled batters throughout the tournament, though his efforts weren't enough to avoid his team's early elimination. Spinners Mahedi Hasan of Rangpur Riders and Tanvir Islam of Comilla Victorians have also excelled, claiming 12 and 11 wickets respectively. Their turn, flight, and guile have made them formidable opponents for any batting lineup. Like a duck to water: Neesham reflects on stellar BPL debut After a strong start, Rangpur Riders hold the top spot with six wins. Defending champions Comilla Victorians remain in hot pursuit, while the Chattogram Challengers are fierce competitors in third. Fortune Barishal and the Khulna Tigers battle for playoff contention. The Chattogram phase of the BPL kicks off on Tuesday, February 13th, and concludes on February 20th. The final phase will then shift to Dhaka, starting on February 23rd. The final of the season will take place on March 1 in Dhaka.

In a commanding performance at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Khulna Tigers defeated Durdanto Dhaka with a convincing 10-wicket win—only the fourth in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)—on Sunday in Sylhet. Opting to bat first, Durdanto Dhaka posted a total of 130 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs, featuring a steady 35 from Saim Ayub and a noteworthy 41 from Mohammad Naim. ICC U-19 Men's World Cup: Bangladesh play Nepal in their first super six match on Wednesday However, a collective effort from the Khulna Tigers' bowlers, led by Mohammad Nawaz with three wickets, restrained Dhaka from gaining momentum. The middle order struggled, concluding their innings at a modest run rate of 6.50. In response, the Khulna Tigers' openers, led by Anamul Haque, displayed exceptional batting prowess. Anamul's unbeaten 58 off 48 deliveries, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, along with Afif Hossain's quickfire 37 off 27, ensured a swift chase. BCB Special Committee meets with Shakib, Tamim to evaluate World Cup performance Evin Lewis, who retired hurt after contributing 26 runs, had already set the tone for Khulna Tigers. While reaching the target, Khulna did not lose a wicket, securing the victory by 10 wickets with 32 balls remaining. The Durdanto Dhaka bowlers struggled to break through the Khulna Tigers' solid batting display, with none of them managing to claim a wicket. Taskin Ahmed, Mosaddek Hossain, and Saim Ayub were among those who couldn't find a breakthrough. BPL 2024: Chattogram's winning streak continue With this win, Khulna dethroned Chattogram Challengers from the top of the points table. The Challengers had claimed the top spot with a win over Sylhet Strikers in the first match of the same day.

Left-arm pace bowler of Durdanto Dhaka, Shoriful Islam, seized the spotlight in the opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 against Comilla Victorians. Dhaka won the toss and elected to field first, sending the Victorians to bat. Stuttering Journey of BPL: From Global Ambition to Local Reality In the last three balls of the innings, Shoriful claimed three wickets to register his maiden hat-trick in the format— Khushdil Shah, Roston Chase, and Mahidul Islam. This marked the seventh hat-trick in BPL’s 10 editions, with the previous one recorded by Mrittonjoy Chowdhury. ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup'24 begins Friday in South Africa Andre Russell, Wahab Riaz, Alis Islam, Al Amin Hossain, and Mohammad Sami have also achieved hat-tricks in the lone-franchise-based T20 league of Bangladesh. In the opening match of BPL 2024, Dhaka successfully restricted the Victorians to 143 for six. Imrul Kayes contributed 66 runs, while Towhid Hridoy scored 47. With promise of improvement, BPL kicks off Friday For Dhaka, Shoriful claimed three wickets, and Taskin Ahmed secured two. While the Victorians boast four BPL titles, Durdanto Dhaka is making their debut in this season.

With the promise of improvement, the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country's sole franchise-based T20 league, is set to commence on Friday with a match between Comilla Victorians and Durdanto Dhaka. While the Victorians boast the title of the most successful team in BPL history, Durdanto Dhaka is making its debut this season. In keeping with the tradition of previous BPL seasons, the premium cricket event is beginning this year amidst mismanagement and controversy, exemplified by the absence of an official pre-event press conference for the captains. BCB unveils title sponsor just two days before BPL's start However, the BPL governing council has stated its commitment to ensuring a successful BPL this year. The opening match is set to take place at 2:30 pm at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, followed by the second match of the opening day at 7:30 pm. For the first time, all BPL teams have placed their trust on local coaches, despite many lacking a track record of coaching at the top level of cricket. T- Sports, Business Standard, Channel i. and Independent TV advance to BSJA Media Cricket semifinals Foreign recruitment for the teams is not as enticing as in previous years. Seven teams are participating in this year's BPL, with the first phase taking place in Dhaka before the event moves to Sylhet, Dhaka, and Chattogram, culminating in the final phase back in Dhaka. The tickets are out for the opening day. Visits at the ticket-selling booths showed a low turnout of spectators, casting a shadow over people’s interest in BPL.  BSJA Media Cup Cricket Tournament advances to quarterfinal stages However, Ismail Haider Mallick, the secretary of the BPL governing body, said the popularity of BPL is more than ever. He said he has to keep his phone off due to the surge in demand for tickets during the play-offs.  Nagorik TV and T-Sports will telecast BPL matches. Along with that, Daraz will also telecast on their OTT platform.