Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal Prediction: Comilla are hunting for third consecutive title

Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal are going head to head in the Final match of Bangladesh Premier League at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 1 March 2024. Fortune Barishal came into the finals with three back-to-back wins while Comilla are hunting for their third consecutive title. Who will win this game of cricket?

Comilla Victorians have clinched two consecutive BPL titles and are now aiming for their third in the Final once again. They have performed well in Dhaka, winning 4 out of their 6 matches at the venue. The toss is seen as a crucial factor at this ground.

In their first match against Fortune Barishal, Comilla Victorians successfully chased down a target of 162 runs. However, in their second encounter, Fortune Barishal won the toss and chose to bowl first, limiting the Victorians to a low score.

The team has strong batters like Sunil Narine and Litton Das as openers, with Towhid Hridoy and Johnson Charles following in the lineup. Their batting depth includes experienced finishers such as Moeen Ali and Andre Russell, as well as wicket-keeper batters like Jaker Ali and Mahidul Islam Ankon.

Jaker Ali impressed with a quick 38 off 16 in their last match against Fortune Barishal. Sunil Narine stands out in the bowling department due to his consistency in maintaining a good economy rate. Andre Russell and Musfik Hasan have also been effective wicket-takers, although Hasan was expensive in the last game against Rangpur Riders.

Overall, Comilla Victorians have a well-balanced team with strength in both departments, making them a formidable opponent, especially if they bowl first.

Sunil Narine, Johnson Charles, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Musfik Hasan

Fortune Barishal will have another opportunity to compete in the final after narrowly losing to Comilla Victorians by a single run in 2022. This time, they are in excellent form with three consecutive victories, including one against the Victorians. The bowling unit of Fortune Barishal has been performing exceptionally well, with key players consistently delivering. If they win the toss and choose to bowl first, they are likely to gain an advantage in the match. Players like Kyle Mayers and Mohammad Saifuddin have been consistent wicket-takers, supported by Taijul Islam and James Fuller. Even though Mehidy Hasan Miraz is not bowling his full quota of overs, he is still making significant contributions. The strong bowling attack of Fortune Barishal poses a threat to the defending champions in the final. 

In terms of batting, the lineup features top T20 players in Bangladesh. Tamim Iqbal, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarkar, and Mushfiqur Rahim form the top four, bringing a wealth of experience to the team. Kyle Mayers and David Millers will play crucial roles in the lower-middle order as finishers. With several all-rounders in the lower order, Fortune Barishal has a solid chance of emerging victorious in the final match.

Tamim Iqbal (c), Kyle Mayers, Soumya Sarkar, David Miller, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, James Fuller, Mohammad Saifuddin, Obed McCoy, Taijul Islam

Even though the Comilla Victorians have won the previous two titles and possess a strong overall team, Fortune Barishal will have the advantage of momentum on their side. They also have a strong batting line-up and a strong bowling attack, making them a formidable team. The toss will play a crucial role, with the team winning it likely to have the upper hand. In our prediction, we believe that Fortune Barishal will have a slight edge in this match and are likely to emerge victorious.