BSS, Chattogram :
The Chattogram phase of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will begin today with as usually two matches at its venue Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
In the day’s first match, Dhaka Capitals will take on mighty Fortune Barishal for their second victory in the tournament.
Dhaka lost six straight matches before coming to winning way with a bang. They posted BPL highest 254-1 for their 149-run victory against Durbar Rajshahi to mathematically keep their hopes alive to play the playoffs.
Liton Das reached three figures in 44 balls, the second fastest and fastest in BPL by a Bangladesh batter. Eventually he was not out on 52 ball-125.
His fellow opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim also blasted 64 ball-108 as the duo shared a BPL high 241-run partnership for the opening stand.
Barishal, which win three in five matches, so far are in third spot in the points table at this moment. Rangpur Riders stay at top after winning all seven matches.
In the second match of the day, Chittagong Kings will take on Khulna Tigers to bolster their second spot. Chittagong, so far, won three in four matches. Khulna won two in five matches to be at the fourth position.
