BPL 2024 COV vs FBA: Final Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats


Towhid Hridoy will be an important choice in the match (Source: x.com)Towhid Hridoy will be an important choice in the match (Source: x.com)

Comilla Victorians (COV) will be against the Fortune Barishal ( FBA) in the Grand Finale of the tenth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. The match will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Friday, 01 March, 2024 at 6:30 PM IST.


COV vs FBA Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)

Players
Tournament Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Towhid Hridoy (COV)447 Runs in 13 Matches53.92
Mohammad Saifuddin (COV)14 Wickets in 8 Matches63.63
Tamim Iqbal (FBA)453 Runs in 14 Matches48.29
Kyle Mayers (FBA)197 Runs and 8 Wickets in 5 Matches111
Mushfiqur Rahim (FBA)366 Runs in 14 Matches51.86


COV vs FBA - Toss Factor

Sixteen out of the 21 matches have been won by teams batting second so far in Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium in the tenth season of the Bangladesh Premier League . The skipper winning the toss will definitely look to bowl first and restrict the opponent to a  small target.

If Comilla Victorians win the toss

The Victorians will look to field first in this contest. Andre Russell, Tanvir Islam, Musfik Hasan and Sunil Narine who will bowl the key overs for their team will be excellent picks. Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das have been amongst the runs for the Victorians this season. The pair will again be responsible for guiding their side home if they are facing a stiff target. 

If Fortune Barishal win the toss

Barishal too is expected to chase if they win the toss. Obed McCoy, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will bowl the key overs for their team and can be rewarding in the fantasy contests of the game. Tamim Iqbal, Kyle Mayers, David Miller and Mushfiqur Rahim are the key batters for Barishal and will be must-picks.


COV vs FBA - Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices'

Scenario : If Comilla Victorians bat first

Towhid Hridoy (COV): Youngster Towhid Hridoy is the second highest run-getter in BPL 10. He has hit 447 runs at an average of 40.64 with one century and two half-centuries to his name. Considering his form, he will be a top C/VC option if Comilla Victorians bat first.

Tamim Iqbal (FBA): Tamim Iqbal is the leading run-getter for his side as well as top run-scorer of this tournament. He is the top pick for this match. Tamim Iqbal will be a top C/VC option for this game irrespective of the toss.

Scenario: If Fortune Barishal Bat First

Tamim Iqbal has been in good touch with the bat in this tournament (Source: x.com)Tamim Iqbal has been in good touch with the bat in this tournament (Source: x.com)

Tamim Iqbal (FBA): As mentioned earlier, Tamim Iqbal will be a good C/VC option irrespective of the toss. He is a good player of fast as well as spin bowling and he is in good form.

Kyle Mayers (FBA): Kyle Mayers playing excellent all-round cricket so far in this contest. His ability to score quick and pick up important wickets make him a great pick for this match and an excellent choice for C/VC.


COV vs FBA- High Risk, High Reward

Andre Russell can be a high-return choice for the game (Source: x.com)Andre Russell can be a high-return choice for the game (Source: x.com)

Andre Russell (COV): T20 maestro, Andre Russell can change the complexion of any match. Considering his all-round form in just 4 matches makes him a ideal choice for high risk, high reward player.

Mushfiqur Rahim (FBA): Mushfiqur Rahim has played an important innings in the last match by scoring 47 runs. He has three fifties in fourteen matches but he is pretty inconsistent with his batting form which makes him a ideal choice for high risk, high reward player.


COV vs FBA -Stay Aways

Sunil Narine (COV):  Experienced campaigner Sunil Narine has picked up only three wickets and scored 31 runs in 4 innings. He is nowhere near his form and could be avoided for the fantasy points in this encounter.