Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam starred in a six-wicket win over defending champions Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League in Dhaka on Friday.

The Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL) last day’s round robin fixtures would settle the eliminator line-up as the tournament gears towards climax. But for local stars, the focus would very much turn to Bangladesh’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka in March.

After 40 matches played in the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) 10th instalment, with the last day of the group stage fixtures scheduled for today at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National stadium, the intensity of the tournament in terms of the number of competitive matches materialised is an aspect worth scrutinising.

Here is a look at Tanzid Hasan Tamim's celebration after reaching the three-figure mark in pictures

Tanzid made 116 off 65 balls in a brilliantly paced innings where he hit eight fours and the same number of sixes

“Sitting out of the XI is never fun. It always plays in the back of your mind.”

Despite scoring a career-best 85 off 58 balls, Liton Das was unable to take Comilla Victorians over the line as the defending champions suffered a 12-run defeat against Sylhet Strikers in the Bangladesh Premier League in Chattogram on Monday.

It took Rangpur Riders superstar Shakib Al Hasan only one ball to take out Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter in Chattogram yesterday. 

Liton’s innings, which contained seven fours and three sixes, and a 14-ball 23 from Andre Russell were not enough to get Comilla over the line

Shoriful is leading the wicket-takers list in this year’s BPL, having taken 22 wickets in 12 matches at an average of just 15.86.

The playoff stage of the Bangladesh Premier League is beginning to take shape as the league phase is coming to an end. The race for the top four spots is heating up. With the business end of the tournament looming, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has found his touch with the bat. He is making up ground on his pre-set standards and once again is in contention for a Player of the Tournament award. 

Comilla Victorians spinner Sunil Narine made himsleft at home and enjoyed the welcoming weather of Spring as he sipped on a green coconut to quench his thirst in the rising heat during his side’s training session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday. The 35-year-old Caribbean superstar is set to star in a game for Comilla, who play Sylhet Strikers on Monday in the day game. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

“I am surprised he is not the head coach for Bangladesh. I am not sure if he’s ever done it but he is one of the best I have worked with. He is definitely in my top five,” Moeen told the media yesterday.

Comilla Victorians and Bangladesh national team pacer Mustafizur Rahman did not suffer any internal damage to his head, confirmed the franchise through a statement.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been struck on the head during a net session of Comilla Victorians at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.

Kyle Mayers began his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) journey on the best possible note, and in a venue close to his heart, as the West Indies all-rounder was instrumental in Fortune Barishal defeating Sylhet Strikers by 18 runs in Chattogram yesterday.

Durdanto Dhaka was put out of their misery as they ended their Bangladesh Premier League 2024 campaign with a record 11th straight loss as they succumbed to a 10-run defeat at the hands of Chattogram Challengers in Chattogram on Saturday. 

Both Mohammedan and Abahani lost ground on league leaders Bashundhara Kings with draws in their respective matches of the Bangladesh Premier League on Saturday.

Ariful and Howell put together a 108-run stand off 65 deliveries, the highest seventh wicket partnership in BPL history

All-rounder Russell joined the team after fulfilling his national duties, having played in a T20I series against Australia for the West Indies.