In a bid to clinch the maiden Bangabandhu T20 Cup title, Gemcon Khulna will lock horns with Gazi Group Chattogram at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm local time.
Both are the most in-form and consistent teams of the tourney and they deservingly secured their respective final berths. Therefore, the cricket fanatics are braced to witness a thrilling finale.
Earlier, Gazi Group Chattogram had a dream run in the group stage of the tournament, as they won seven out of their eight matches. But in the Qualifier 1, Mohammad Mithun-led team, somehow managed a 47-run defeat at the hands of Gemcon Khulna, whom they defeated twice in the group stage.
However, in the Qualifier 2 against Beximco Dhaka, Chattogram made amends. They bowled Mushfiqur Rahim and Co out for a mere 116 and chased the target down in 19.1 overs. Going into the final, Chattogram would be aware of what Khulna did to them last time around.
On the other hand, Mahmudullah Riyad-led Khulna were a bit rusty to start their campaign, but once they started winning, they kept climbing the ladder. After their thumping win over Chattogram last time, Khulna would be brimming with confidence. They however, will miss the services of premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently in United States for family reasons. Khulna still are a force to be reckoned with, as they have skipper Mahmudullah Riyad and veteran pacer Mashrafe Bin Mortaza in their ranks. These two are enough to swing the match in their team’s favour whenever they want.
Chattogram will also be ready to fire on all cylinders with the most successful opening batting pair of the tourney, Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar. Team Chattogram also have the highest wicket taker and highest run-getter of the tourney in their ranks. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman scalped 21 wickets and Liton scored 370 runs to achieve the respective feats.
All in all, it will be a stirring finale for everyone to witness.
