Game 6 of the ongoing BPL 2024 will feature a clash between Fortune Barishal and Khulna Tigers at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, January 22. In a top-of-the-table clash, Fortune Barishal and Khulna Tigers will both hope for a good performance and will hope to continue their winning run.

Currently, Barishal and Tigers occupy second and first place in the standings. Barishal took on Rangpur Riders in their previous game. Both sides faced off in game 3 of the tournament and the clash began with Riders coming in to bat first after losing the toss. 

Khaled Ahmed was the highest wicket-taker for Barishal in the first innings with four wickets to his name, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets, with Mohammad Imran, Dunith Wellalage, and Shoaib Malik striking once each.

Aiming to chase down the target, Barishal put forth a brilliant performance with the bat. Tamim Iqbal opened the innings with 35 runs to his name in 24 deliveries, Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 20 runs, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 26 runs to his name as the side won the game by five wickets. 

On the other hand, Khulna Tigers took on Chattogram Challengers in their previous game of the tournament, both sides faced off in the fourth game of the tournament and the clash began with Challengers batting first. 

Nahidul Islam was the highest wicket-taker for the Tigers with four wickets to his name, Faheem Ashraf took three wickets, with Oshane Thomas taking two and Nasum Ahmed striking once. Conceding 121 runs in the first innings, the Tigers followed it up with a brilliant performance during the run chase. 

Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the highest run-getter with 39 runs to his name, Afif Hossain added 26 runs on the board as the Tigers won the game by four wickets. 

As game 6 of the tournament approaches, both sides will hope to put in a good performance and record points on the board.