Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium hosted a double-header in the 2024 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on February 19 (Monday). The first clash of the day witnessed the Sylhet Strikers defeating the Comilla Victorians by 12 runs. In the second game, the Rangpur Riders achieved a thrilling last-over victory in their chase against Fortune Barishal.
As of now, the Rangpur Riders lead the points table in the BPL 2024 with 18 points from nine wins in 11 matches, boasting the best net run rate of +1.649. Trailing closely are the Comilla Victorians with 14 points, having won seven out of their 10 fixtures but with a lower net run rate of +1.303.
Fortune Barishal occupy the third position with 12 points from six wins in 11 matches, accompanied by a net run rate of +0.434. The Chattogram Challengers share the same points but have a lower net run rate of -0.757. The Sylhet Strikers, with four wins in 11 games, have accumulated eight points and are placed sixth with a net run rate of -0.891.
Here’s The Updated BPL 2024 Points Table
In the opening match, the Sylhet Strikers set a target of 178 runs, with English all-rounder Benny Howell contributing significantly with a 31-ball 62*. Comilla Victorians, in response, fell short by 12 runs despite Liton Das’s impressive 85, managing only 165/6 in 20 overs.
In the second match, Fortune Barishal successfully chased down Rangpur Riders’ total of 151/9, securing a one-wicket win with three balls to spare. Notable contributions came from Tamim Iqbal, Tom Banton, Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Shakib Al-Hasan, and James Neesham.
Top Run-Getters In BPL 2024
Towhid Hridoy, with a total of 358 runs, finds himself at the top in the list of highest run-getters in the BPL 2024. Meanwhile, Alex Ross slipped to the second position with 352 runs, and Tamim Iqbal moved up two spots to secure the third position with 325 runs.
Top Wicket-Takers In BPL 2024
Shoriful Islam maintains his position as the leading wicket-taker in the BPL 2024 with a total of 22 wickets. Mahedi Hasan holds onto the second spot with 15 wickets, while Shakib Al Hasan remains in third place with 14 wickets.
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