Fortune Barishal Claims Back-to-Back BPL Titles, Chattogram Kings Left Heartbroken as Runners-Up

Mahadi Hassan
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Fortune Barishal (Photo credit: Bplt20)
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The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) concluded with Fortune Barishal clinching their second consecutive championship, while Chattogram Kings endured another heartbreak, finishing as runners-up.

Fortune Barishal
Fortune Barishal (Photo credit: Bplt20)

The tournament showcased stellar performances from local players. Who dominated both batting and bowling charts, making it a memorable season for homegrown talent.

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Top Performers of BPL 2023:

  • Tamim Iqbal (Man of the Final): Barishal captain led from the front, scoring a crucial fifty in the final. And finishing the tournament with 413 runs in 14 innings, cementing his legacy as one of Bangladesh’s finest.
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Player of the Tournament): All-rounder shone brightly, scoring 355 runs and taking 13 wickets, proving his worth with both bat and ball.
  • Naim Sheikh (Highest Run-Scorer): Khulna Tigers opener made a remarkable comeback, amassing 511 runs. Including three fifties and a century, after being sidelined from the national team.
  • Taskin Ahmed (Leading Wicket-Taker): The speedster was unstoppable, finishing with 25 wickets, including a sensational seven-wicket haul, and played a key role in Rajshahi’s campaign.
  • Mushfiqur Rahim (Best Fielder): The wicketkeeper-batter was exceptional behind the stumps, effecting 14 dismissals and showcasing his agility throughout the tournament.
  • Tanzid Tamim (Emerging Player of the Tournament): The young gun from Dhaka Capital impressed with 485 runs, including a century and four fifties, earning the award for the best emerging talent.

Tournament was a celebration of local heroes, with Barishal becoming only the third team after Dhaka and Comilla to win multiple titles. Despite Chattogram’s valiant efforts, they fell short once again, leaving their fans in tears.

Read more: Fortune Barishal Clinches BPL Title for Second Consecutive Year, Defeating Chattogram Kings in Thrilling Final

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As the curtains fell on BPL 2023 it was a season to remember, marked by thrilling matches, individual brilliance. And the rise of new stars, setting the stage for even greater cricketing action in the future.

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