The countdown to cricketing ecstasy has begun as the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) embarks on its landmark 10th season. A spectacular clash between defending champions Comilla Victorians and Durdanto Dhaka will set the stage ablaze at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on January 19 to mark the beginning of the much-anticipated event.

With seven teams competing in a total of 46 matches, the BPL 2024 is poised to be an intense and thrilling cricketing extravaganza, culminating in the grand finale on March 1.

Teams in the spotlight

The participating teams in this edition include the Chattogram Challengers, Comilla Victorians, Durdanto Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers. Each team brings its unique blend of talent and experience, setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle for the championship. The BPL 2024 has witnessed dynamic shifts in squad compositions, adding an element of unpredictability to the competition.

Star power on display

The tournament boasts a star-studded lineup, with some of the most prominent names in international and domestic cricket gracing the field. Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Babar Azam, and Mashrafe Mortaza are among the players set to light up the stage with their exceptional skills.

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Complete fixtures of BPL T20 2024:

January 19: Durdanto Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians (Mirpur, 2 pm), Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers (Mirpur, 7 pm)
January 20: Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders (Mirpur, 2 pm), Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers (Mirpur, 7 pm)
January 22: Durdanto Dhaka vs Chattogram Challengers (Mirpur, 1.30 pm), Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
January 23: Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers (Multan, 1.30 pm), Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal (Mirpur, 7.30 pm)
January 26: Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders (Sylhet, 8 pm), Sylhet Strikers vs Comilla Victorians (Sylhet, 7 pm)
January 27: Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal (Sylhet, 1.30 pm), Durdanto Dhaka vs Rangpur Riders (Sylhet, 6.30 pm)
January 29: Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers (Multan, 1.30 pm), Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers (Sylhet, 6.30 pm)
January 30: Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders (Sylhet, 1.30 pm), Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal (Sylhet, 6.30 pm)
February 2: Sylhet Strikers vs Durdanto Dhaka (Sylhet, 2 pm), Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians (Sylhet, 7 pm)
February 3: Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers (Sylhet, 1.30 pm), Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders (Sylhet, 6.30 pm)
February 6: Durdanto Dhaka vs Rangpur Riders (Mirpur, 1.30 pm), Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
February 7: Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers (Mirpur 1.30 pm), Durdanto Dhaka vs Sylhet Strikers (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
February 9: Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers (Mirpur 2 pm), Durdanto Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians (Mirpur, 7 pm)
February 10: Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders (Mirpur 1.30 pm), Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
February 13: Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians (Chattogram 1.30 pm), Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders (Chattogram, 6.30 pm)
February 14: Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal (Chattogram, 1.30 pm), Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers (Chattogram, 6.30 pm)
February 16: Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers (Chattogram, 2 pm), Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders (Chattogram, 7 pm)
February 17: Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers (Chattogram, 1.30 pm), Chattogram Challengers vs Durdanto Dhaka (Chattogram, 6.30 pm)
February 19: Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Strikers (Chattogram, 1.30 pm), Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders (Chattogram, 6.30 pm)
February 20: Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers (Chattogram, 1.30pm), Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders (Chattogram, 6.30 pm)
February 21: Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal (Mirpur, 1.30pm), Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
February 25: Eliminator (Mirpur, 1.30 pm), Qualifier 1 (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
February 27: Qualifier 2 (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)
March 1: Final (Mirpur, 6.30 pm)

Note: All match timings are in local (GMT + 6 hrs; IST + 30 min)

Broadcast and Live streaming details:

India: Fancode App & Website
Bangladesh: TSports, GTV
Pakistan: Geo Super Networks
Sri Lanka: DSports
Australia: BT Sport
South East Asia and Africa Region: Supersport
UK and Ireland: Sky Sports
Nepal, Afghanistan, Rest of the World: Rabbitholebd Official YouTube Channel.

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