The 25th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 season featured a contest between Chittagong Kings and Fortune Barishal at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on January 19, 2025. Fortune Barishal emerged victorious, showcasing a balanced performance in both batting and bowling departments.

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Date	January 19, 2025
Venue	Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Chittagong Kings vs. Fortune Barishal
Toss	Fortune Barishal, elected to field first
Player Of The Match	Dawid Malan
Result	Fortune Barishal won by 6 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)

The Kings’ innings struggled to gain momentum, with only a few batsmen making notable contributions. Captain Mohammad Mithun top-scored with 35 runs off 34 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes. Arafat Sunny provided some resistance lower down the order with an unbeaten 27 off 34 deliveries. Fortune Barishal’s bowlers maintained disciplined lines and lengths, effectively containing the scoring rate and taking wickets at crucial intervals.

Chasing 122, Fortune Barishal’s innings was anchored by Dawid Malan, who scored an unbeaten 56 off 41 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Malan’s steady innings ensured that Barishal reached the target comfortably. Mohammad Nabi contributed with a quick 26 not out off 21 balls to support the chase.

Chittagong Kings, batting first, posted a total of 121/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Fortune Barishal chased down the target, scoring 122/4 in 16.5 overs, securing a 6-wicket victory with 19 balls to spare.

Chittagong Kings

• 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.

Fortune Barishal

• Strengths: Strong top-order batting, with experienced players anchoring the innings.
• Disciplined bowling unit capable of restricting opponents to modest scores.
• Weaknesses: Middle-order yet to be thoroughly tested under pressure situations.

• Dawid Malan (Fortune Barishal): Awarded Player of the Match for his unbeaten 56 off 41 balls, leading his team to victory.
• Ripon Mondol (Fortune Barishal): Contributed significantly with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs, applying pressure on the Kings’ batting lineup.
• Mohammad Mithun (Chittagong Kings): Top-scored for his team with 35 runs, attempting to anchor the innings.

• Dawid Malan (Fortune Barishal): His consistent form and ability to anchor the innings make him a pivotal player for Barishal in upcoming matches.
• Ripon Mondol (Fortune Barishal): With his effective bowling performance, Mondol remains a key figure in Barishal’s bowling lineup.

The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium offered assistance to bowlers, with some movement and variable bounce. Batsmen needed to apply themselves to build innings, as shot-making was not straightforward. The outfield was reasonably quick, allowing value for well-timed shots.

Chittagong Kings

• Batting: Focus on building partnerships and rotating the strike to set a competitive total.
• Bowling: Aim for early breakthroughs and maintain pressure through consistent line and length.

Fortune Barishal

• Batting: Continue leveraging the experience of top-order batsmen to anchor chases.
• Bowling: Maintain disciplined bowling to restrict opponents and create wicket-taking opportunities.

• On-field Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Raveendra Wimalasiri
• TV Umpire: Muhammad Kamruzzaman
• Reserve Umpire: Ali Arman
• Match Referee: Ehsanul Hoque

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Fortune Barishal’s comprehensive victory over Chittagong Kings highlights their dominance in the BPL 2024-25 season. The team’s cohesive performance, led by Dawid Malan’s batting prowess, sets a positive tone for their campaign. Chittagong Kings will need to reassess and strategize to bounce back in the forthcoming matches.