Finishing first and second respectively in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) grants Rangpur Riders and Comilla Victorians an extra opportunity to qualify for the finals. Both teams demonstrated exceptional consistency in the league stage and will confront each other on February 26 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The victor will secure a direct entry into the finals, while the defeated team will proceed to play Qualifier 2. Under the leadership of Nurul Hasan, Rangpur has triumphed in nine out of their 12 matches in the league stage. However, the team faced a setback in their last league game against Comilla, suffering a six-wicket defeat. James Neesham played a standout innings, scoring 69* runs off 42 deliveries, but lacked support from other batters as they posted a modest total of 150 runs in the first innings. This raises concerns for their performance. On the other hand, Comilla boasts of Andre Russell’s phenomenal form. In the last match, the West Indies international blazed 43* runs off 12 deliveries, supported by Mahidul Islam Ankon and Litton Das, who contributed to the team’s victory. With a confident outlook, especially with their bowling department also stepping up, Comilla Victorians are poised for success.
RAN vs COV Qualifier 1 BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
At the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium, the pitch offers a balanced platform for both batsmen and bowlers. With conditions favoring spin, spinners have the opportunity to capitalize from the outset of the innings. Typically, the team winning the toss opts to bowl first, and a total exceeding 170 runs is regarded as competitive.
RAN vs COV Qualifier 1 BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match
| City | Mirpur, Dhaka | ||
| Country | Bangladesh | ||
| First T20 Match | 11/10/2011 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 14/03/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 61 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 21 (34.43%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 22 (36.07%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 18 (29.51%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 30 (48.39%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 31 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 30 (48.39%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 31 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 111* | Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) | 30/03/2014 v Bangladesh |
| Best Bowling | 5/15 | K M A Paul (West Indies) | 22/12/2018 v Bangladesh |
| Highest Team Innings | 211/4 (Bangladesh) | 20/12/2018 v West Indies | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 60 (New Zealand) | 01/09/2021 v Bangladesh | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 194/4 (Sri Lanka) | 15/02/2018 v Bangladesh | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 20.97 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.09 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 142 | ||