The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 started on January 19 and ended on March 1.

As many as seven teams are competing in a total of 46 matches across six weeks in the 10th edition of the BPL.

Some of the most talented T20 batters including the likes of Babar Azam, Tamim Iqbal, Avishka Fernando, Mushfiqur Rahim,Najibullah Zadran and Litton Das are featured in the Bangladesh T20 League.

Veteran batter Imrul Kayes slammed the first fifty of BPL 2024. Representing defending champions Comilla Victorians, Imrul Kayes scored 66 off just 56 balls against Durdanto Dhaka in the opening match of the ongoing T20 tournament at  Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. 

Pakistan talisman Babar Azam also started his BPL 2024 campaign on a good note. Babar Azam scored a scintillating half-century for Rangpur Riders against Sylhet Strikers.

The likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, Avishka Fernando and Tanzid Hasan have also produced some brilliant batting performances for their respective franchises in the ongoing BPL.

Sylhet Strikers�?Najmul Hossain Shanto  finished with the most runs in the BPL last season. The flamboyant left-handed batter scored 516 runs in 15 matches at an average of 39.69 and a strike rate of 116.74. 

Rony Talukdar of Rangpur Riders was the second-highest run-scorer with 425 runs in 13 matches. 

Meanwhile, star wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim holds the record for the most runs in BPL history. Between 2012 and 2024, Rahim has scored 3,084 runs in 116 matches with 20 fifties to his name.

Here’s a look at the players with most runs in BPL 2024.

Most runs in BPL 2024: Know the top run-scorers in the Bangladesh Premier League

Player	Team	Matches	Runs
Tamim Iqbal	Fortune Barishal	15	492
Towhid Hridoy	Comilla Victorians	14	462
Litton Das	Comilla Victorians	14	391
Tanzid Hasan	Chattogram Challengers	12	384
Mushfiqur Rahim	Fortune Barishal	15	380
Alex Ross	Durdanto Dhaka	11	352
Mohammad Naim	Durdanto Dhaka	12	310
Anamul Haque	Khulna Tigers	12	296
James Neesham	Rangpur Riders	7	291
Tom Bruce	Chattogram Challengers	9	278

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The Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test history began with their first-ever meeting in Hamilton in December 2001.

Under the leadership of Stephen Fleming, New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 52 runs in the first Test of a two-match series.

The hosts later hammered the Khaled Mashud-led Bangladesh by an innings and 74 runs in the second Test in Wellington to clinch the series 2-0.

Since then, Bangladesh and New Zealand have played 17 Tests against each other. 

The Kiwis have a dominant head-to-head record against Bangladesh in Test cricket, winning 13 of the 17 matches that they have contested so far. The Tigers have secured just a solitary victory while three matches have ended in draws.

Both sides have registered numerous records during their battles in cricket’s longest format and here we take a closer look at some of those Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test records and stats.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test records and stats

Highest team total

The New Zealand national cricket team holds the record for the highest team total in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Tests. During the first Test of Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in Hamilton in 2019, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 715/6d in their first innings having earlier bundled out the visitors for 234. New Zealand rode on captain Kane Williamson’s unbeaten 200, Tom Latham’s 161 and Jeet Raval’s 132 to record their highest total in Test cricket history. The hosts then once again bowled out Bangladesh for 429 in their second innings to win the Test by an innings and 52 runs. New Zealand later clinched the two-match Test series 2-0.

Lowest team total

The Bangladesh national cricket team registered the lowest team total in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test history. After following on, the Khaled Mashud-led Bangladesh was skittled out for 108 in their second innings of the first Test in Hamilton in 2001 to suffer an innings defeat. Opening batter Al Sahariar was the top-scorer for Bangladesh with 53. For New Zealand, star all-rounder Chris Cairns was the wrecker-in-chief with seven scalps. Earlier, New Zealand managed 365/9d in their first innings before bowling out Bangladesh for 205. New Zealand won the Hamilton Test by an innings and 52 runs. The hosts also bagged the two-match Test series 2-0.

Most runs

Tamim Iqbal holds the record for the most runs in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Tests. Between 2008 and 2019, the Bangladesh cricketer amassed 908 runs in 11 Tests at an average of 45.40. Tamim slammed one hundred and eight fifties against New Zealand in Test cricket. He registered his highest score of 126 against the Kiwis in the first Test in Hamilton in 2019. For New Zealand, Ross Taylor scored the most runs against Bangladesh in Tests. He accumulated 746 runs in 11 Tests.

Most wickets

New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori took the most wickets in this Test fixture. The left-arm spinner picked 51 wickets in just nine Tests against Bangladesh at an average of 16.05 and a strike rate of 42.43. For Bangladesh, star left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan has the most wickets against New Zealand in Test cricket. Shakib has scalped 26 wickets in eight Tests at an average of 28.92.

Highest individual score

Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham holds the record for the highest individual score in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Tests. While opening the batting, Tom Latham scored 252 off just 373 balls during the second Test of Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in Christchurch in 2022. His double hundred was laced with 34 fours and two maximums. Latham’s scintillating double ton powered New Zealand to 521/6d in their first innings. The hosts later bowled out Bangladesh for 126 and 278, respectively, to win the Test by an innings and 117 runs. The two-match Test series ended 1-1.

Best bowling figures in an innings

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan has the best bowling figures in an innings in this Test fixture. During the first Test of New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2008, Shakib Al Hasan recorded figures of 7/36 to bowl out the visitors for 171 in their first innings. The left-arm spinner bagged the wickets of Aaron Redmond, Jamie How, Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum, Jacob Oram, Kyle Mills and Iain O'Brien. Despite Shakib’s incredible spell, New Zealand won the Chattogram Test by three wickets.

Best bowling figures in a match

Daniel Vettori holds the record for the best bowling figures in a match in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Tests. The left-arm spinner took 12 wickets for 170 runs during the second of New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2004. While Vettori bagged six wickets for 70 runs in the first innings, he bagged another six wickets for 100 runs in the second innings. New Zealand won the Test by an innings and 101 runs to clinch the two-match series 2-0.

Highest partnership

Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim hold the record for the highest partnership in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Tests. During the first Test of Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in Wellington in 2017, Shakib and Mushfiqur forged a 359-run partnership for the fifth wicket to help the visitors post 595/8d in their first innings. Shakib slammed 217, while Mushfiqur scored 159. The incredible partnership though went in vain as New Zealand won the Test by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

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The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Established in 2009, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in UAE and has a seating capacity of 25,000.

Built by Canadian architect Awsam Matloob, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosted its first One-Day International (ODI) between Australia and Pakistan in April 2009. Pakistan won the match by four wickets.

It was also one of the venues for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, staging one semi-final and the final.

The venue has also been used for domestic T20 tournaments like the Pakistan Super League and the Indian T20 League,

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted around 50 ODIs so far. Let’s have a look at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ODI records and stats:

Dubai International Cricket Stadium ODI records and stats

Highest team total

The England cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in ODI cricket. Electing to bat first, England posted 355/5 in their 50 overs against Pakistan in 2015. Jason Roy (102), Jos Buttler (116*) and Joe Root (71) powered England to a huge total in Dubai. The Eoin Morgan-led England later bowled Pakistan for 271 in 40.4 overs to register an 84-run victory. With the impressive win, England clinched the four-match ODI series 3-1.

Lowest team total

The Namibia national cricket team recorded the lowest team total at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the 50-over format. During an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in February 2023, Namibia were bundled out for 91 against hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ruben Trumpelmann top-scored for Namibia with 30 off 41 balls. For UAE, Zahoor Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan and Karthik Meiyappan bagged three wickets each. UAE later chased down the target on a tricky pitch in 33 overs and secured a nail-biting one-wicket win.

Most runs

Scotland cricketer Richie Berrington has scored the most runs at this venue in ODI format. Between 2015 and 2022, the right-handed batter has amassed 390 runs in eight matches at an average of 55.71. He has slammed one hundred and three fifties at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in ODI cricket. He smashed an unbeaten 114 off 127 against Papua New Guinea during their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash in April 2022.

Most wickets

Legendary Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi picked the most wickets at this ground in ODI cricket. The leg-spinner scalped 25 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 23.72 and an economy of 4.60. He registered his best bowling figures of 6/38 at this venue against Australia in April 2009.

Highest individual score

Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has recorded the highest individual score at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in ODI format. During an Asia Cup Group B clash in 2018, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 144 off 150 balls against Sri Lanka to guide his side to 261. The wicketkeeper-batter’s scintillating knock included 11 fours and four sixes. Bangladesh later bowled out Sri Lanka for 124 to register a massive 137-run victory in Dubai.

Best bowling figures

Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi has the best bowling figures at this venue in ODI cricket in April 2009. The former leg-spinner recorded brilliant figures of 6/38 to bowl out Australia for 168 in 38.5 overs. Afridi dismissed Brad Haddin, Shane Watson, Andrew Symonds, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark to restrict Australia to a below par total. Pakistan won the match by four wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Highest partnership

India’s Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan hold the record for the highest partnership at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in ODI cricket. Chasing 238 against arch-rivals Pakistan in an Asia Cup 2018 Super Four clash, Rohit and Shikhar forged a 210-run stand for the opening wicket to help India inch closer to victory. While Shikhar scored 114, Rohit remained unbeaten on 111. India thrashed Pakistan by nine wickets in Dubai to secure a comfortable win.

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Scoring a hundred in Ond Day Internationals is no mean feat, which is why scoring it in record time for your country makes such an achievement even more remarkable.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim holds the record for scoring the fastest ODI century for Bangladesh.

The record fastest for the fastest ODI hundred overall is held by legendary South African AB de Villiers. Rahim’s fastest ODI century for Bangladesh came after 29 more deliveries than de Villiers�?fastest ODI ton, but it was a knock that truly lit up the stadium and entertained the spectators.

Rahim, in fact, features twice in Bangladesh’s top list of fastest ODI century for the country. His 77-ball 106 against Pakistan in the first match of the Men in Green’s tour to Bangladesh in 2015 is fourth on the list of fastest ODI century for Bangladesh.

Only all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan with three appearances features more than the wicketkeeper-batter in this list, while batter Litton Das like Rahim has two mentions in the top 10.

Fastest ODI century for Bangladesh

Rank	Player	Opposition	Runs	Total balls faced	Match Date
1	Muhfiqur Rahim	Ireland	100*	60	March 20, 2023
2	Shakib Al Hasan	Zimbabwe	104	64	August 11, 2009
3	Shakib Al Hasan	Zimbabwe	105*	69	October 29, 2009
4	Muhfiqur Rahim	Pakistan	106	77	April 17, 2015
5	Soumya Sarkar	Zimbabwe	117	92	October 26, 2018
6	Shakib Al Hasan	West Indies	124*	99	June 17, 2019
7	Litton Das	Zimbabwe	176	143	March 6, 2020
8	Mehidy Hasan Miraz	India	100*	83	December 7, 2022
9	Litton Das	Zimbabwe	126*	105	March 1, 2020
10	Alok Kapali	India	115	96	June 28, 2008

Mushfiqur Rahim’s 60-ball 100* against Ireland, March 2023

Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim smashed the fastest ODI century for Bangladesh against Ireland in March 2023. After being asked to bat first at the toss, Rahim walked into the crease in the 34th over with the score reading 190/4 and then produced a breathtaking knock of 100 not out off 60 balls to help the Tigers to 349/6 - Bangladesh’s highest total in ODIs. He smashed 14 fours and two maximums but, unfortunately for Bangladesh, they couldn’t win the match thanks to rain playing spoilsport.

Shakib Al Hasan’s 64-ball 104 against Zimbabwe, August 2009

In the second ODI of Zimbabwe’s five-match series against Bangladesh in 2009, Shakib Al Hasan hit the second-fastest ODI hundred for his country. Asked to bat first at Queens Sports Club Bulawayo, Shakib Al Hasan took control of the match with a blitzkrieg inning of 104 from 64 balls to help his team to a total of 320/8. The Tigers went on to win the match by 49 runs and Shakib Al Hasan won the Player of the Match courtesy of his century which featured nine fours and four sixes.

Shakib Al Hasan’s 69-ball 105* against Zimbabwe, October 2009

After already tormenting Zimbabwe in their own backyard earlier in the year, Shakib Al Hasan was at it again against the Chevrons in October. However, on this occasion, the all-rounder was smashing Zimbabwe around the ground at home in Mirpur. Chasing a target of 220 to win the second game of a five-match series, Shakib Al Hasan was in a hurry as he powered to another quick ton. He scored an unbeaten 105 off 69 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes as Bangladesh won convincingly with seven wickets and over 20 overs to spare.

 

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India star cricketer Virat Kohli holds the record for the highest individual score in Asia Cup in the 50-over format.

Chasing a steep target of 330, Virat Kohli smashed 183 runs off just 148 balls against arch-rivals Pakistan during an Asia Cup group match at the 2012 edition.

Kohli’s scintillating knock powered India to a commanding six-wicket win in Mirpur, Bangladesh. His match-winning innings was laced with 22 fours and one six.

Earlier, centuries from openers Mohammad Hafeez (105) and Nasir Jamshed (112) helped Pakistan post 329/6 in their allotted 50 overs.

Kohli surpassed the previous record held by former Pakistan batter Younis Khan in the Asia Cup.

Batting at number four, Younis Khan played an impressive 144-run knock off just 122 balls against minnows Hong Kong during an Asia Cup match in Colombo in 2004. His innings included eight fours and three sixes.

Younis Khan’s ton powered Pakistan to 343/5 in their 50 overs. In reply, Hong Kong were bowled out for 165 in 44.1 overs.

Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim features third on the list for the highest individual score in the Asia Cup.

During an Asia Cup group match at the 2018 edition, Rahim scored 144 runs off 150 balls against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Rahim’s knock was laced with 11 fours and four maximums.

Rahim’s magnificent hundred helped Bangladesh post 261 on the board. In response, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 124.

Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik and Virat Kohli complete the top five list for the highest individual score in 50-over Asia Cup matches. 

Shoaib Malik hammered a 127-ball 143 against rivals India during an Asia Cup match in Colombo in 2004. His brilliant ton helped Pakistan post 300/9 in their 50 overs. Chasing a daunting target, India could only manage 241/8 in their allotted 50 overs. 

In the 2014 edition of the Asia Cup, Kohli smashed 136 off just 122 balls against hosts Bangladesh to guide India to a six-wicket win in Fatullah. Kohli’s match-winning ton helped India chase down Bangladesh’s 279/9 in 49 overs.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong cricketer Babar Hayat holds the record for the highest individual score in the Asia Cup in the T20I format. 

Chasing 181, Babar Hayat hammered a 60-ball 122 against Oman during a qualifying Asia Cup match in Fatullah in 2016. The Hong Kong cricketer is currently the only other batter other than Virat Kohli to score a century in the T20I format of the Asia Cup.

Among Indians, Virat Kohli holds the record for the highest individual score in the Asia Cup (T20I format). The Indian swashbuckling batter scored a 61-ball 122 not out against Afghanistan in Dubai in 2022.

For the unversed, the Asia Cup has been played in the T20I format only once previously in 2016. The 2022 edition will just be the second time that the Asia Cup will be played in the 20-over format.

Highest individual scores in Asia Cup

ODI format

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Opposition	Ground	Year
Virat Kohli (India)	183	148	22	1	Pakistan	Mirpur	2012
Younis Khan (Pakistan)	144	122	8	3	Hong Kong	Colombo	2004
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)	144	150	11	4	Sri Lanka	Dubai	2018
Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)	143	127	18	1	India	Colombo	2004
Virat Kohli (India)	136	122	16	2	Bangladesh	Fatullah	2014

T20I format

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Opposition	Ground	Year
Babar Hayat (Hong Kong)	122	60	9	7	Oman	Fatullah	2016
Virat Kohli (India)	122	61	12	6	Afghanistan	Dubai	2022
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan)	84	45	4	6	Sri Lanka	Sharjah	2022
Rohit Sharma (India)	83	55	7	3	Bangladesh	Mirpur	2016
Sabbir Rahman (Bangladesh)	80	54	10	3	Sri Lanka	Mirpur	2016

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The rescheduled Dhaka Premier League 2021 (DPL) is all set to resume on May 31 after the tournament was postponed in March last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The DPL 2019-20, which was called off after just one round of matches last year, has also been changed from a 50-over tournament to a 20-over competition in order to allow the players to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Twelve teams that will feature in DPL 2021: Abahani Limited, Brothers Union, Gazi Group Cricketers, Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity, Legends of Rupaganj, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Old DOHS Sports Club, Partex Sporting Club, Prime Bank Cricket Club, Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, and The Shinepukur Cricket Club.

The matches will be played in five rounds on May 31, June 1, June 3, June 4 and June 6 scheduled to be played at three venues- Mirpur, BKSP Ground-3 and Ground-4.

Several top Bangladesh cricketers will participate in the tournament including Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza, ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad.

Dhaka Premier League 2021 teams and squads

Abahani Limited: Naim Shaikh, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Aminul Islam Biplob, Taijul Islam, Arafat Sunny, Shohidul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Towhidul Islam Rasel, Munim Shahriar, Shaheen Alam, Rakibul Islam Raja, AKS Swadhin

Legends of Rupaganj: Naeem Islam, Jaker Ali Anik, Mohammad Shahid, Nabil Samad, Ajmer Ahmed, Muktar Ali, Mehedi Maruf, Shadman Islam Anik, Pinak Ghosh, Al Amin Jr, Shamsul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Al Amin Hossain, Sohag Gazi, Sunzamul Islam, Ruyel Miah

Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club: Farhad Reza, Marshal Ayub, Enamul Haque Jr, Sharifullah, Fazle Mahmud Rabbi, Taibur Rahman Parvez, Saif Hassan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Imranuzzaman, Raihan Uddin, Abu Sayem Chowdhury, Asif Ahmed Ratul, Joyraj Shaikh Emon, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Tauqir Khan, Towfif Khan, Shafiqul Islam

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club: Mashrafe Mortaza, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Ashraful, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Ziaur Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Tanvir Haider, Mohammad Ilyas, Fardeen Hasan Ani, Enamul Haque Enam, Salauddin Shakil, Minhajul Abedin Afridi, Mehrab Hossain Joshi, Suhrawardi Shuvo, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Shakil Ali, Abdul Halim

Prime Bank Cricket Club: Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Mithun, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Rakibul Hasan, Alok Kapali, Rony Talukdar, Amit Majumdar, Arafat Sunny Jr, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Rubel Miyah, Nahidul Islam, Monir Hossain Khan, Nayeem Hasan, Delawar Hossain, Nazmul Islam Apu, Kazi Kamrul, Ali Mohammad Walid, Tariqul Islam

Mohammedan Sporting Club: Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Asif Hossain Mitul, Shakil Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan, Shamsur Rahman Shuvo, Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury, Parvez Hossain Emon, Abu Hider Rony, Abu Jayed Rahi, Nadif Chowdhury, Irfan Sukkur, Mahmudul Hasan Limon. Abdul Majid, Avishek Mitra

Shinepukur Cricket Club: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Sabbir Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyaan, Mohor Sheikh Antor, Pritam Kumar, Robiul Islam, Sajjadul Haque Ripon, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Sumon Khan, Rabiul Haque, Iftekhar Sajjad Rony, Sheikh Jubair Hossain Sakib, Akishur Rahman Nabil, Avishek Das

Gazi Group Cricketers: Mahmudullah Riyad, Mominul Haque Showrabh, Ariful Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nasum Ahmed, Zakir Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Sanjit Saha Deep, Akbar Ali, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Nahid Hasan, Mukidul Islam Mugdho, Rakibul Atiq

Khelaghor Social Welfare Society: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Minhazur Rahman, Farhad Hossain, Imtiaz Hossain Chowdhury, Sayed Khaled Hossain, Nur Hossain Saddam, Salman Hossain Emon, Tipu Sultan, Rony Chowdhury, Jahurul Islam Ani, Sadiqur Rahman, Rafsan Al Mahmud, Masum Khan, Irfan Hossain

Brothers Union: Mizhanur Rahman, Junaid Siddiqui, Mohammad Shahzada, Habibur Rahman Jony, Zahidduzzaman Sagar, Shakhawat Hossain Saiman, Naeem Islam Juni, Mahedi Hasan, Maisukur Rahman, Tushar Imran, Alauddin Babu, Saklain Sajib, Rahatul Ferdous, Nuruzzaman, Sujon Hawladar, Jabid Hossain, Jasim Uddin, Abdul Gaffar Rony, Rasel Al Mamun, Abdul Qayyum Tuhin

Old DOHS Sports Club: Anisul Islam Emon, Raihan Rafsan, Mohaiminul Khan Sourabh, Mohammad Rakib, Minhazul Abedin Sabbir, Rakibul Hasan, Alis Al Islam, Mohammad Sentu, Hamidul Islam Shimul, Gazi Sohel Rana Sagar, Azaduzzaman Payel, Rahawat Ali, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Rashid, Rakhin Ahmed, Amit Hasan, Shahnaz Ahmed

Partex Sporting Club: Rabiul Islam, Sagir Hossain Shuvro, Nihaduzzaman, Abbas Musa Alvi, Joynul Islam, Hasanuzzaman, Sayed Alam Rizvi, Moin Khan, Tasamul Haque, Jubair Hossain Likhon, Nazmul Hossain Milon, Shahbaz Chauhan, Dhiman Ghosh, Izharul Islam Kanon, Rony Hossain, Mosaddek Iftekhar Rahi, Shafiul Hayat Hridoy

DPL 2021 schedule, fixtures and live India match times

All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST)

May 31, Round 1

Abahani Limited vs Partex Sporting Club - 8:30 am at SBNCS, Mirpur

Legends of Rupganj vs Old DOHS Sports Club - 8:30 am at BKSP-3, Savar

Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club vs Brothers Union - 8:30 am at BKSP-4, Savar

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited vs Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity - 1:00 pm at SBNCS, Mirpur

Prime Bank Cricket Club vs Gazi Group Cricketers at 1:00 pm - BKSP-3, Savar

Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited vs Shinepukur Cricket Club - 1:00 pm at BKSP-4, Savar

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June 1, Round 2 

Abahani Limited vs Old DOHS Sports Club

Legends of Rupganj vs Brothers Union

Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club vs Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited vs Gazi Group Cricketers

Prime Bank Cricket Club vs Shinepukur Cricket Club

Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited vs Partex Sporting Club

June 3, Round 3

Abahani Limited vs Brothers Union

Legends of Rupganj vs Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity

Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club vs Gazi Group Cricketers

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited vs Shinepukur Cricket Club

Prime Bank Cricket Club vs Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited

Old DOHS Sports Club vs Partex Sporting Club

June 4, Round 4 

Abahani Limited vs Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity

Legends of Rupganj vs Gazi Group Cricketers

Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club vs Shinepukur Cricket Club

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited vs Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited

Prime Bank Cricket Club vs Partex Sporting Club

Brothers Union vs Old DOHS Sports Club

June 6, Round 5 

Abahani Limited vs Gazi Group Cricketers

Legends of Rupganj vs Shinepukur Cricket Club

Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club vs Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited vs Prime Bank Cricket Club

Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity vs Old DOHS Sports Club

Brothers Union vs Partex Sporting Club

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Bangladesh will be eager to secure their maiden series whitewash over Sri Lanka when the teams reconvene for the third and final ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on Friday, May 28.

The Bangladesh cricket team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, and are coming off a 103-run victory in the rain-marred second ODI. The victory meant the Tigers moved to the summit of the ICC Cricket World Cup’s Super League.

The Sri Lanka cricket team, meanwhile, faltered yet again as it couldn’t sustain on the sluggish pitch at Dhaka. The Lankan Lions are likely to test their bench strength and field a changed playing XI, given they have already lost the series.

BAN vs SL fantasy team picks for the third ODI 

Top tip: Best batsmen

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim’s exploits in the second ODI make him an easy choice as a top batsman for the third BAN vs SL ODI. The 34-year-old has aggregated 209 runs at an average of 104.50 and has been rewarded with 295 fantasy points.

Kusal Perera is favoured as Sri Lanka’s best batsman for the dead rubber on Friday. Despite scoring just 44 runs, the Lankan ODI captain has earned 67 fantasy points and could be a decent pick for fantasy cricket players.

Top tip: Best bowlers

It is a no-brainer why Mustafizur Rahman is the highly-rated bowler for the third BAN vs SL game on Friday. Fantasy cricket owners ought to be aware that ‘Fizz�?has been rewarded with 437 fantasy points, and he will be eager to consolidate his tally of six wickets which have come at the cost of 3.33 runs per over.

Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera has scalped four wickets in the ongoing ODI series and is rated as the top Lankan bowler to watch out in the third ODI. The 29-year-old, with 25 wickets in 27 ODI games, has earned 141 fantasy points and should be a safe option to consider in your fantasy cricket team.

Top tip: All-rounder

Isuru Udana is pegged as the top all-rounder for this fixture and is one of the players with the most fantasy points to his name. Udana has registered 39 runs and two wickets in the ongoing series and will need to showcase his all-round skills that can propel Sri Lanka to claim a consolation win.

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The Indian T20 League is the undisputed heavyweight of the world when it comes to T20 leagues. Launched in 2008, the lucrative tournament has attracted the who's who of cricket to come and play and been a springboard as well for lesser-known players to catapult themselves to stardom and perhaps even the national team with definitive performance against the cream of the crop.

At the same time, there are those cricketers, who in spite of having more than made their names in international cricket, never saw the light of day as far as the Indian T20 League is concerned, and we run through four such players:

Joe Root

Joe Root has long been a pivotal part of the England squad, and their Test captain is certainly a handy T20 player as well, which he proved during the 2016 T20 World Cup. You would therefore expect him to have been in the thick of the Indian T20 League like his mates Ben Stokes or Jonny Bairstow. However, he has surprisingly been skipped over during the auctions. There was a rumour that Punjab might bring Root onboard to lead in 2020 but that nod went to KL Rahul.

Brian Lara

Brian Lara is, without doubt, one of the greatest batsmen to have graced the sport. When he retired from international cricket in 2007, the Indian T20 League was still a year away from inception. While he did participate in the now-defunct Indian Cricket League in 2008, he wasn’t particularly keen on trying out the Indian T20 League and sat out the first two seasons. It wasn’t until 2011 that Lara finally attempted to crack India’s premier T20 league. Suffice to say that at 41, and being out of action for so long, he did not get a second look during the auctions in Bangalore and has never since attempted to play in the tournament again.

Stuart Broad

While Stuart Broad has an incredible record in Test cricket, having recently entered the elite '500 club', joining the likes of Jimmy Anderson, Anil Kumble and Muttiah Muralitharan, it may not be quite so well known that Broad is also England's highest wicket-taker in T20s. Also, he had captained England in the 2014 World T20 tournament in the West Indies. It's therefore bewildering to think that given his T20 pedigree, he has never played a match in the Indian T20 League. Although Broad was snapped up by Punjab for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, he never played a match for them due to injuries.

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim has on more than one occasion showed his capabilities as a T20 batsman of note for Bangladesh, winning matches singlehandedly for them, and is a bankable wicketkeeper as well. While the likes of Shakib al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman have been part of title-winning efforts in the Indian T20 League, Rahim has always been passed over during the auctions. However, he has adopted a pragmatic attitude about it. “No, I don’t have any regrets. I don’t think that playing the (Indian T20 League) can be bigger than representing my country…if I get an opportunity then, of course, I’ll play. And if I don’t get then honestly, I will never regret it,�?Rahim told Cricbuzz in 2019.

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The South Africa - Australia series takes the toast this week but in pure fantasy terms, you might be better off punting on Bangladesh batters and some key West Indian players. Nostragamus fantasy managers will have to be smart this week as they make their fantasy player choices. Here we have identified a few choices to help their week.

Mitchell Starc

Country: Australia

Match/Series: South Africa vs Australia

Twice in two games this series, Mitchell Starc quietly made an impact when he had Quinton de Kock, easily South Africa's best batter, cleaned up. Starc has taken just five wickets on this tour so far but has bowled much better than those numbers suggest. The left-arm pacer could be in for a great final bash this week as the last two ODIs take place. A natural wicket-taker, Starc has 177 ODI wickets at a rate of 25.7.

Mushfiqur Rahim

Country: Bangladesh

Match/Series:  Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe

With Shakib Al Hasan absent, Mushfiqur Rahim is Bangladesh's senior batsman and star player. The wicket-keeper batsman has 773 runs, the most by any Bangladesh batsman, in ODIs since 2019 at an average of 48.31. He has two hundreds and seven half-centuries against Zimbabwe, so another big knock could be in the offing.

Liton Das

Country: Bangladesh

Match/Series:  Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe

Liton Das started the series with a spectacular hundred at the top of the order. Given Zimbabwe's ordinary bowling attack, Liton could have another great game over the course of this week. Consistency has been his forte and it is reflected in an ODI average of 48.62 and a strike rate close to 110 in ODIs since 2019.

Evin Lewis

Country: West Indies

Match/Series: Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Shai Hope has hogged most headlines when it comes to West Indies batting in ODIs. But in T20Is, where their big hitters in the middle-order have gained big attention, Evin Lewis has starred at the top. Lewis has a strike rate of 140.09 in T20Is since 2019 as well as the second most runs by a Windies batsman. The southpaw's strike rate as much as his tendency for big knocks will make him a key fantasy player this week.

Kieron Pollard

Country: West Indies

Match/Series: Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Skipper Kieron Pollard ended the ODI series against Sri Lanka with a calculated 49 from the no.4 position but it wasn't enough to give the visitors a win. Pollard's T20 skills are even more accomplished and the all-rounder is West Indies' highest run-scorer in T20Is since 2019 with 301 runs at a strike rate of close to 140. Pollard has also chipped in with the ball and will be keenly watched this series.

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The Indian T20 League auction is set to get underway on Thursday and franchises are expected to have proper plans in place to get valuable buys under the belt. Some of them will be on the look out for wicket-keepers and the likes of Alex Carey and Shai Hope are sure to generate a stirring interest after their recent displays.

Here we look at five wicket-keeper batsmen who could be on the radar of franchises.

Shai Hope

The West Indies opener is one of the most consistent batsmen in limited-overs cricket these days. While not considered a T20 player, Hope has the flair and substance to put up formidable partnerships at the top of the order and also doubles up as a good wicket-keeping option. Quite a few franchises have firepower at the top, yet no stability and it is here that someone like Hope could be a good pick.

Franchises that could benefit from picking him: Hyderabad, Punjab, Kolkata

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Glenn Phillips

The Kiwi wicket-keeper batsman became a name in the Super Smash in 2016/17 when he made 369 runs, including a 57-ball 116, in the season and topped the run charts. Phillips was a key player in 2018 in the Caribbean Premier League for Jamaica Tallahwahs, making 457 runs in 11 innings and finishing as the second highest run-getter. Phillips has an in-your-face attribute which could work well for most franchises.

Franchises that could benefit from picking him: Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai

Alex Carey

The Australian wicket-keeper batsman is a versatile T20 batsman and can switch between attack and defense as the situation demands. He has played six T20Is for Australia this year but hasn't had to bat even once. That said, his ODI exploits were so impressive that Carey could be a great pick in the auction. In the World Cup, he made 375 runs in 10 matches at 62.5 while scoring at 104.16. Later in the T20 Blast, Carey slammed 264 runs in 10 games for the Sussex Sharks, scoring at 152.6. He could be a very handy finisher for franchises and is a terrific keeper behind the stumps.

Franchises that could benefit from picking him: Rajasthan, Punjab, Hyderabad

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Mushfiqur Rahim

The Bangladesh middle-order batsman is a rather underrated T20 player. In 178 matches in the format, Rahim has 3617 runs at an average of 27.19 and strikes at a rate of 128. He has further effected 89 catches and 43 stumpings in the format. Capable of playing the sheet anchor role, Rahim has been often neglected in the auction but this time comes off the back of a match-winning 96* for Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League. He could grab a few eyeballs this auction and be an experienced pick for many franchises.

Franchises that could benefit from picking him: Hyderabad, Delhi

Kedar Devdhar

A domestic wicket-keeper batsman who plays for Baroda, Kedar Devdhar is a rather understated player and could be in for a decent gig at the auction this time around. In 2018, he made a maiden hundred in the format for Baroda against Gujarat. In the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, Devdhar made 356 runs in 10 matches averaging close to 40 and scoring three half-centuries. The wicket-keeper batsman is a good option for a lot of teams this auction.

Franchises that could benefit from picking him: Delhi, Bangalore, Rajasthan

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