The defending champions of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) stormed into the final of this year’s BPL beating Chittagong Kings by nine wickets in the qualifier one on Monday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. While Barishal marched to the final, Chittagong will now take on Khulna Tigers in the second qualifier on February 5 at the same venue. The defending champions, now one step closer to retaining their title, was guided by Mohammad Ali’s five-wicket haul and a well-composed and unbeaten 82 of Towhid Hridoy. Chittagong batted first in this and failed to lay a good foundation. They lost four wickets in just 34 runs inside the powerplay. Four of their top five batters failed to reach a double-digit total. They collectively scored only 18 runs. Parvez Hossain Emon was the only top-order batter who reached a double-digit total scoring 36 runs. Shamim Hossain was the lone bright spot, scoring an explosive 79 off 47 balls, featuring nine fours and four sixes. Straight wins to straight defeats: Rangpur eliminated from BPL race by Khulna Pakistan bowler Mohammad Ali led the bowling attack of Barishal taking five wickets for just 24 runs, while Kyle Mayers bagged two wickets. Ebadot Hossain and Rishad Hossain took one wicket each. Chittagong managed to post 149 for nine wickets. In reply, Barishal’s chase was clinical. Tamim Iqbal, their captain, scored 29 off 26 balls. But he failed to carry on a good note. However, after his dismissal when Barishal was at 55 for one, Towhid and Dawid Malan formed a big partnership. Tickets for ICC Champions Trophy UAE matches on sale They ended up winning the match and ensuring a place in the final for the second consecutive time. In the final of February 7, Barishal will take on either of Khulna Tigers or Chittagong Kings who will compete in the second qualifier on February 5 at the same venue in Dhaka.

Hundreds of fans clashed in front of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday, the opening day of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), because they could not buy tickets at the designated branches of a private bank. Historically, BCB struggled to ensure a smoother flow of BPL tickets in the past. They failed to do so once again.  Police had to use batons to disperse the crowd of fans who broke the main gate of the stadium, and they also reportedly barred the car of a national team cricketer. But it is not clear if the cricketer was inside the car during the incident.  India reeling at 33-3 at lunch on Day 5, chasing 340 to win 4th Test against Australia Yesterday, fans demonstrated for tickets too when the board did not provide official information about ticket sales. The BCB issued a press release only in the afternoon detailing where and how fans could purchase tickets. This year, fans can buy tickets from online platforms and seven branches of a private bank. But, as fans said, they were not able to get tickets from the Mirpur branches, which angered them.  For online buyers, tickets can be accessed through the official website (www.gobcbticket.com.bd).  Hard copies of tickets are being sold at designated Modhumoti Bank PLC branches. On Sunday, tickets were made available between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. On Monday, the opening day of BPL, sales will continue from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bumrah stars with four wickets but Australia's tail pushes lead past 300 on 4th day of 4th test The branches facilitating sales include those located in Mirpur, Motijheel, Uttara, Gulshan, Dhanmondi, Kamrangirchar, and on VIP Road in Paltan. Fans are advised to visit the branch closest to them during the specified hours.  In the opening match of the event, the defending champions Fortune Barishal is taking on newcomer Durbar Rajshahi. 

The Australian women's cricket team has arrived in Dhaka, ready to take on the Bangladesh women's team in a historic series starting on March 21. This marks Australia's first full tour of Bangladesh. Their previous visit was in 2014 for the ICC T20I World Cup, and they have never played an ODI in Bangladesh. While the first ODI is on March 21, the other two are on March 24 and 27, respectively. After the ODI series, the teams will take on each other in a three-match T20I series, too, on March 31, April 2, and 4. All the matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The first match of the three-match ODI series will be Australia's first ODI in Bangladesh. In their only previous ODI encounter two years ago, Australia won by 65 runs. Women's cricketer Nahida Akter receives ICC player of the month award Bangladesh's inclusion in the ICC Women's Championship has created the opportunity for this series against Australia. Bangladesh recently won an ODI against South Africa, boosting their confidence for the upcoming challenge. Their recent home success, including a win against Pakistan and a tied series with India, further strengthens Bangladesh's confidence. Bangladesh's conditions may offer a unique challenge to the Australian players, many of whom are playing in Bangladesh for the first time. Only Captain Alyssa Healy and veteran Ellyse Perry have previous experience in Bangladesh, and that was a decade ago. Young blood injected as BCB announces squad for first Test against Sri Lanka However, some Australian players have recently participated in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India, where they experienced conditions similar to those in Bangladesh. Australia squad for Bangladesh tour 2024: Alyssa Healy (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vice captain), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck Bangladesh squad against Australia series 2024: Nigar Sultana (captain), Nahida Akter (vice captain), Fargana Hoque, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Farzana Akter, Rabeya Khan

Right-handed opener Fargana Hoque Pinky made history on Saturday (July 22, 2023) by becoming the first Bangladeshi woman to score a hundred in women's ODI. She achieved this milestone during the third match of the three-match ODI series against India at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Prior to Fargana's century, the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi woman in ODIs was 75, achieved by former captain Salma Khatun against India in 2013. Read: Bangladesh Women Register Historic Maiden ODI Win Against India Winning the toss in Saturday's match, Bangladesh chose to bat first and posted a total of 225 for four wickets in 50 overs. Fargana led the batting with a remarkable 107 runs off 160 balls, including seven fours. She had a solid opening partnership with Sharmin Sultana, and together they added 93 runs — the highest opening stand by the Bangladesh team against India in ODIs so far. Read: Bangladesh Women's team beat India in 3rd T20I Bangladesh had already secured a historic victory in the series opener against India, marking their first-ever ODI win against their rivals. However, in the second match, the visitors managed to bounce back and level the series. Read more: Bangladesh Women Register Historic Maiden ODI Win Against India

Bangladesh has won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I of the three-match series against England at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. Bangladesh won the first match in Chattogram by six wickets and are now just one win away from registering their first T20I series victory against England. The hosts have made a change to their playing XI, replacing Shamim Hossain with Mehidy Hasan Miraz. While England are struggling with a few injuries and niggles, Bangladesh has a fit squad. The third and final match of the series will take place on Tuesday at the same venue. Read more: Under-strength England set the stage for Bangladesh to make some history Bangladesh playing XI: Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud England playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer  

To maintain their unbeaten ODI series record at home, Bangladesh chose to bowl first against England at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka Friday. The hosts suffered a defeat in the series opener in Mirpur Wednesday, which England won by three wickets, thanks to Dawid Malan's brilliant century. With a win under their belt, England are now eyeing to clinch the series with one match left to play on March 6 in Chattogram. Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expressed disappointment at his team's batting performance in the first match, as only Najmul Hossain Shanto managed to score a fifty. Tamim said the team could have posted 20 to 30 more runs to avoid the defeat. In the second match, he hoped to see better efforts from the batters. Bangladesh fielded an unchanged playing XI, while England made two changes, bringing in Sam Curran and Saqib Mahmood, and resting Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes. Bangladesh playing XI Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman England playing XI Jason Roy, Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, James Vince, Jos Buttler (w/c), Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, and Mark Wood    

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has announced a lower ticket price for the 2nd qualifier, which will be played on February 14 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Sylhet Strikers will take on the Rangpur Riders in the 2nd qualifier, and it will determine which team will challenge the Comilla Victorians in the grand finale on February 16. The tickets for this match are now discounted, as compared to the first qualifier. Fans can buy their tickets at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium and the ticket booth adjacent to Gate 1 of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Read More: BPL 2023: Dhaka end with another defeat The tickets are priced from Tk 100 to Tk 1,000, depending on the stand the fans choose. The grandstand is the most expensive option, and it offers the best view of the game. The eastern stand is the cheapest option but still provides a decent view. The VIP stand, the clubhouse, and the north/south stand are also available at different ticket prices. The ticket counters will remain open from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. Each fan can buy up to four tickets. On their way to the 2nd qualifier, the Sylhet Strikers lost the first qualifier to the Comilla Victorians, while the Rangpur Riders won the eliminator against the Fortune Barishal. The second qualifier match will start at 2:00 pm on February 14. Read more: BPL 2023: Khulna sign off on high note

The Comilla Victorians triumphed over the Chattogram Challengers by six wickets on Saturday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The victory marked the seventh consecutive win for Comilla Victorians. Chattogram Challengers won the toss and elected to bat first, but their innings was hampered by early dismissals of Mehedi Maruf and Khawaja Nafay, who suffered a duck and scored 2 runs, respectively. Afif Hossain and Usman Khan stepped up for the Challengers with strong performances. Afif scored 66 runs off 49 balls, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes, while Usman made a contribution of 52 runs off 41 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. Despite their efforts, the Chattogram Challengers only managed to post a score of 156/7 in their 20 overs. Tanvir Islam and Hasan Ali took two wickets each for the Challengers. Comilla Victorians got off to a strong start in their response, with their openers setting the tone for the rest of the innings. Read more: BPL 2023: Tickets for final leg on sale from Thursday Mohammad Rizwan played a key role in the victory, scoring 61 runs off 47 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. Mosaddek Hossain also put on a reliable performance, finishing the match with an unbeaten 37 runs off 27 balls, hitting 3 fours and a six. The Comilla Victorians secured their victory, scoring 157/4 in 19 overs. Despite efforts from bowlers Mrittunjoy Chowdhury and Ziaur Rahman, who took two wickets each, the rest of the Chattogram Challengers' bowlers failed to make a significant impact.  

The Khulna Tigers defeated the Dhaka Dominators by 24 runs in a low-scoring encounter in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The Dominators lost the toss and were sent to bat first, but their innings never really got off the ground. The top-scorer for the Dominators was Soumya Sarkar, who scored a valiant 57 runs off 45 balls, hitting 6 boundaries and 2 sixes. However, the rest of the batting line-up failed to deliver, with both Mizanur Rahman and Alex Blake all being dismissed for single-digit scores, and Usman Ghani and Mohammad Mithun suffering a duck each. Read more: BPL 2023: Rangpur Riders get back to winning ways The Tigers' bowlers were on top form, with Nasum Ahmed and Nahidul Islam being the pick of the bowlers. Nahidul took 4 wickets for 6 runs in his 4 overs, while Nasum took 3 wickets for 11 runs in his 4 overs. The Dominators could only manage 108 runs in 19.4 overs, setting the Tigers a below-par target of 109 runs to win. The Tigers' chase got off to a poor start, with Shai Hope being dismissed early. But it was Tamim Iqbal who tried to lead the Tigers scoring 30 off 23 balls with three fours and one six. The Tigers’ captain Yasir Ali contributed well scoring 21 off 24 balls. But their efforts were not enough to avoid defeat. Read more: BPL 2023: Comilla's winning streak continues Eventually, the Tigers were bowled out for only 84 runs, resulting in a 24-run defeat for them. Taskin Ahmed, the right-arm pacer, was the pick of the bowlers for the Dominators. He picked up four wickets, conceding only 9 runs in 3.3 overs. Nasir Hossain and Al Amin Hossain also did well with the ball, taking two wickets each.

The Sylhet Strikers continued their impressive winning streak in the current season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), beating the most successful team in the tournament, the Comilla Victorians, by a margin of five wickets today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The Sylhet Strikers, led by former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, achieved their third consecutive victory, while the Comilla Victorians suffered their second consecutive defeat. The Victorians batted first and put up a formidable 149 runs for the loss of six wickets. In response, the Strikers successfully chased down the target of 150 with five wickets still in hand at the end of 17.4 overs. Read more: BPL 2023: Ticket prices for first phase revealed Mohammad Haris, the Pakistani opener of the Sylhet Strikers, fell short of expectations, scoring only six off three deliveries. Abu Hider broke the opening stand with his early dismissal. However, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy then stitched together a good partnership, providing a strong platform for the Strikers to build on. Najmul scored 19 runs off 21 balls, while Towhid remained steadfast in the middle, smashing a 56 from just 37 deliveries, with three fours and four sixes. His performance was truly remarkable against a quality Victorians bowling attack, which includes the likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Mohammad Nabi. It was a triumphant day for the batter. Zakir Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim scored 20 and 28 runs respectively, helping the Strikers secure the victory. For the Victorians, Mohammad Nabi and Khushdil Shah put up a valiant effort, bagging two wickets each, but it was not enough to avoid a defeat. Read more: BPL 2023: Who Can Win the 9th Bangladesh Premier League Earlier, Jaker Ali aided the Victorians in setting a challenging total of 149. He scored 57 off 43 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes. Dawid Malan also performed well, scoring 37, but it was not enough to meet the Comilla Victorians' expectations. Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera and Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir bagged two wickets for Sylhet Strikers, while Mashrafe and Imad Wasim scalped one wicket each.