BPL 2024-25 - Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings - 2nd Play-off - Key Players To Watch Out

BPL 2024-25 has reached the final stages. Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings will be the 2nd playoff in the league which will take place on Monday at the Shere-e-Bangla Stadium. The two teams have been the arch-rivals this year and have been the top finishers in the point table. Both teams played quality cricket this year and online cricket betting in India has shown positive odds for them.

Fortune Barishal finished their league stage at the top of the point table with 9 wins and 3 losses. Their net run rate stood at +1.302. Chittagong Kings stood next to them at the 2nd spot with 8 wins and 4 losses at the league stage. Their net run rate stood at +1.395.

Fortune Barishal started their league campaign with a win against Durbar Rajshahi in the first fixture. However, they lost their 2nd fixture and were pushed back. The team bounced back immediately and scored 2 consecutive wins. Overall, Fortune Barishal has come out as an inconsistent performer at the start of the league but they picked up the pace at the later stage of the league.

Chittagong Kings witnessed a slow start in the league. They started the league stage with a loss against Khulna Tigers. However, the team recollected themselves and scored 4 consecutive wins after the first loss. This winning streak helped the team to gain confidence for the rest of the matches and hence they were able to finish at the 2nd spot in the point table.

We expect a thrilling contest between the two teams as per the legal betting apps in India and the quality of players they have in the team. In this article, we have collected a list of players who will play a key role in the success of their respective teams.

1) Faheem Ashraf - Fortune Barishal

Faheem Ashraf has come out as the key bowler for Fortune Barishal this year. He is the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the league and that makes him a dangerous man for the opposition in the playoff. Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf is known for his pace skills and more than that he is also an effective batsman. During BPL 2024-25, Faheem carries a batting average of 34 with a strike rate of 231.81.

2) Khaleel Ahmed - Chittagong Kings

In reply to Faheem Ashraf, Chittagong Kings have the local talent Khaleel Ahmed in the team. He is the leading wicket-taker for the team and the 4th highest wicket-taker in the league. The pacer is known to dominate every game in the early overs and he is also a death-over specialist. He can act as a key for the Kings by providing a positive start to the team in the powerplay.

3) Graham Clark - Chittagong Kings

When it comes to the batting unit, the Chittagong Kings carry an advantage. They have Graham Clark in the team who is the leading run-scorer for the team and the 5th highest scorer in the league. On multiple occasions in BPL 2024-25, Graham Clark has come out as the leading scorer for the team and carries a higher average in the league.

4) Tamim Iqbal - Fortune Barishal

Fortune Barishal has Tamim Iqbal as their key batter. He is the leading scorer for the team but unfortunately, the whole team is only dependent on him to score the majority of the runs. This might give the player an undue pressure. However, to reach the final fixture, Tamim Iqbal needs to perform and provide a solid start to the team.

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