BB T20 Cup Eliminator: Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Predictions and Preview

Twenty action-packed games into the Bangabandhu T20 Cup, we finally reach the playoffs. We’re not the only ones who reached it after all 20 matches - Fortune Barishal reached them after literally the last delivery of the league stage, following a terrible start to the tournament. In their playoff eliminator, they will meet the very team they defeated to get there - Beximco Dhaka. A miserable 3-loss start couldn’t stop Dhaka, as they won four in a row after that to come through. With many star players on board, they have a good chance to take the harder route to the cup. Before this exciting winner-takes-all match begins, let’s take a look at the two teams.

Beximco Dhaka Preview & Form

As Dhaka is by far the most influential city in a very centralized country, people usually expect any team from there to be present in the playoffs for a tournament. In their last match, most of Dhaka’s bowlers were absolutely butchered. The only ones who weren’t were strangely not given the ball later despite having overs remaining. Chasing a mammoth 193, Mohammad Naim stepped up big with a massive 64-ball 105. Yasir Ali gave him good support with a solid 41 from 28, but both were dismissed just when their team needed them the most, resulting in a narrow 2-run defeat. Given that this could be a one-off tournament, Dhaka will try their best to get the best possible result.

Fortune Barishal Preview & Form

The name ‘Fortune’ is befitting of Barishal, as, down on their luck with just the one win even two matches ago, they came back to qualify for the playoffs against all odds. In the aforementioned match against Dhaka, Saif Hassan, Afif Hossain, and Towhid Hridoy chipped in with half centuries off 43, 25, and 22 balls respectively to take Barishal to a formidable 193. All seemed lost, but thanks to Sohrawordi Shuvo’s fantastic 3-0-13-3, and a great last over by Kamrul Islam, they were able to snatch the win by the skin of their teeth. Barishal have already exceeded expectations, and are in great form. Who knows what upset they might cause next?

Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Predictions

With more experience comes better nerves, and Dhaka has a clear advantage there. Expect Mushfiqur Rahim and Yasir Ali to be explosive, while Muktar Ali and Robiul Islam Robi pick up necessary wickets.

Barishal have shown that they are more than capable of beating Dhaka, and might just repeat the feat. Expect Tamim Iqbal and Parvez Hossain Emon to score freely, while Kamrul Islam and Sumon Khan shine with the ball.

Can Dhaka keep their reputation intact by making it to at least third place? Or will Barishal show that they’re the real dark horses of the tournament? Find out if our Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal predictions come true on Monday!