The 22nd match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 season featured a thrilling encounter between Chittagong Kings and Khulna Tigers at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on January 16, 2025. The Kings delivered a commanding performance, both with the bat and ball, to clinch a comprehensive victory.

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Date	January 16, 2025
Venue	Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Chittagong Kings vs. Khulna Tigers
Toss	Khulna Tigers, elected to field first
Player Of The Match	Graham Clark
Result	Chittagong Kings won by 45 runs

The Kings’ innings was anchored by Graham Clark, who smashed 101 runs off just 50 balls, including 12 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting set the tone for a formidable total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Kings maintained a high run rate, ensuring a challenging target for the Tigers.

Chasing a daunting target, the Tigers struggled to build momentum. Regular wickets hampered their progress, with no batsman able to convert starts into substantial scores. The Kings’ bowlers executed their plans effectively, restricting the Tigers to 155/9 in 20 overs.

Opting to bat first, Chittagong Kings posted an imposing total of 200/7 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating century by Graham Clark. In response, Khulna Tigers managed 155/9, falling short by 45 runs.

Chittagong Kings

• Strengths: Explosive batting lineup capable of setting high totals.
• Disciplined bowling attack that applies consistent pressure.
• Weaknesses: Middle-order vulnerability exposed when early wickets fall.

Khulna Tigers

• Strengths: Potential in the batting lineup with players capable of impactful performances.
• Weaknesses: Inability to build and sustain partnerships, leading to suboptimal totals.
• Bowling attack lacked penetration, struggling to contain opposition batsmen.

• Graham Clark (Chittagong Kings): Awarded Player of the Match for his explosive 101 off 50 balls, setting the foundation for the Kings’ victory.
• Shoriful Islam (Chittagong Kings): Contributed with crucial wickets, maintaining pressure on the Tigers’ batting lineup.

• Graham Clark (Chittagong Kings): His current form and ability to play match-defining innings make him a crucial player in upcoming fixtures.
• Shoriful Islam (Chittagong Kings): His consistent wicket-taking ability positions him as a key bowler for the Kings.

The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium favored batsmen, offering consistent bounce and minimal assistance to bowlers. Batsmen who applied themselves were able to score freely, as evidenced by the high-scoring innings from Graham Clark. Bowlers had to rely on variations and strategic field placements to contain the run flow.

Chittagong Kings

• Batting: Continue leveraging the strong top-order to set a solid foundation, allowing middle-order batsmen to play with freedom.
• Bowling: Maintain disciplined line and length, focusing on early breakthroughs to disrupt the opposition’s game plan.

Khulna Tigers

• Batting: Address top-order vulnerabilities by focusing on building partnerships and rotating the strike effectively.
• Bowling: Develop strategies to contain aggressive batsmen, possibly by introducing variations and setting defensive fields to curb boundary scoring.

• On-field Umpires: Mahfuzur Rahman and Sharfuddoula
• TV Umpire: Raveendra Wimalasiri
• Reserve Umpire: Muhammad Kamruzzaman
• Match Referee: Ehsanul Hoque

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Chittagong Kings’ emphatic victory over Khulna Tigers underscores their dominance in the BPL 2024-25 season. The record-breaking performance by Graham Clark not only set new benchmarks but also sends a strong message to other contenders. As the tournament progresses, teams will need to strategize effectively to challenge the Kings’ formidable form.