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Right then, that is it from this thrilling final and this record-breaking season of the Bangladesh Premier League. The victorious skipper, Tamim Iqbal has been handed over the trophy and he joins his teammates to lift it together and pose for some pictures. We hope that you have enjoyed our coverage of this entire tournament. However, there is a lot of cricket going on including the Qualifier 2 of the 2025 International League T20 between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz. You can just switch tabs to catch all the action of that game. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!

Tamim Iqbal, the victorious skipper of Fortune Barishal says before anything, he wants to say that the owner has been fantastic. He gives him the freedom to make his choices and never interferes with anything and supports him no matter what. Adds that his team has been amazing with youngsters like Rishad, Najmul, and others showing their potential. Mentions that he couldn't play Ariful Islam, but he reckons that he is a future star for Bangladesh. Ends by thanking the fans for their support and says that they will be going to Barishal with the trophy for celebrating in a couple of days.

The captain of the Chittagong Kings, Mohammad Mithun reflects on the final, stating that they were probably 10-15 runs short of an ideal total, but credits the opposition bowlers for executing their plans well in the death overs. Despite the loss, he expresses immense pride in his team, highlighting how everyone stepped up whenever given the opportunity. He thanks the fans for their unwavering support throughout the season and emphasizes that their team felt like a family, which played a huge role in their journey to the final.

Now, the big one - Mehidy Hasan is the PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT (355 runs and 13 wickets) - He says that he is really happy but if he had been in the final, he would have been happier. Adds that it has been an excellent tournament with the local players stepping up and this will only help Bangladesh cricket. He acknowledges the crowd's support and thanks them for their incredible support of the Khulna Tigers.

It is time for the awards of the season now - Mushfiqur Rahim wins the 'Fielder of the Tournament. The 'Emerging Player of the Tournament goes to Tanzin Hasan Tamim. Taskin Ahmed is the 'Highest Wicket-Taker of the Tournament' with 25 wickets. Mohammad Naim is the 'Leading Run-Scorer of the Tournament with 511 runs.

Guess what? It is none other than Tamim Iqbal who is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fantastic fifty. He credits the bowlers for pulling things back in the last four overs, which proved crucial in restricting Chittagong Kings below 200. He acknowledges that the pitch was good for batting and felt that the Kings fell 20 runs short. Appreciates the way Hridoy batted and it allowed him to play his natural game. Discussing the chase, he mentions that while they were chasing 190-plus, they couldn’t afford to go too hard at the start. States that the plan was to get 50 in the Powerplay, and from there, they knew they would be in control of the chase.

First up, the technical committee members and match officials, who have put in immense effort throughout the season of Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, are honored with appreciation crests for their hard work and dedication.

Presentation Time...

Tamim Iqbal now steps up to the podium and receives a special memento from the Bangladesh Cricket Board. He expresses his emotions as he reflects on his incredible 17-year journey representing Bangladesh. He acknowledges that cricket has been a significant part of his life, inspired by his uncle, Akram Khan, who not only played for Bangladesh but also captained the side. He speaks about his late father's dream of seeing him represent the country. Though his father is no longer alive, Tamim believes he would have been immensely proud of all that he has achieved. He thanks his family and Akram Khan for their unwavering support throughout his career. While he admits that he never wanted his international career to end this way, he accepts that some things are beyond his control. Looking ahead, Tamim vows to enjoy his cricket for however long he continues to play. He expresses gratitude to the Bangladesh Cricket Board for taking care of him and other players over the years. He confirms that he will continue playing in the BPL and domestic cricket for the next couple of years.

Mushfiqur Rahim says that he wants to congratulate Tamim Iqbal for his incredible career. He says that they will obviously miss him but it has been an amazing journey for him to share the dressing room with him. Adds that there is no one like him with more determination, and he has served the country for a long time. Ends by saying that he will always be a legend for Bangladesh.

Mahmudullah says that Tamim Iqbal will be missed. Mentions that we saw glimpses of his batting charisma throughout the tournament. Tells that his dedication was on full display when he battled through a broken thumb during an Asia Cup game in Dubai. Further says that his charismatic presence at the top of the order will be missed, but his legacy as one of Bangladesh’s finest will live on.

Before the presentation begins, a special tribute is played for Tamim Iqbal, who recently bid farewell to international cricket. A heartfelt farewell video rolls on the big screen, capturing his incredible journey, while his teammates reflect on his immense contribution and the lasting legacy he leaves behind in Bangladesh cricket. We will now also hear from two of his close friends, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Fortune Barishal soaks in the glory as the entire squad, along with the owners, takes a victory lap - acknowledging their passionate fans! Leading the charge is the ever-inspiring Tamim Iqbal, with his daughter on his lap - a heartwarming sight on this triumphant night. Families join in, making it a truly special moment for the champions. And if that wasn’t enough, a dazzling laser show lights up the sky, keeping the celebrations alive! Stay tuned for the presentation!

Chittagong Kings will be gutted with their bowling effort after putting up a strong total! They bled runs in the Powerplay but roared back with Shoriful Islam’s double strike, removing Tamim Iqbal and Dawid Malan in one over. Naeem Islam chipped in with crucial wickets, yet costly overs kept piling up. The sloppy fielding and giving away extra runs also did not help their cause, which cost them dearly in the end. Just when hope flickered, Shoriful struck twice again in a fiery spell, but fate had other plans. Despite their fight, it just wasn’t meant to be!

Earlier in the game, Chittagong Kings lit up the stage with blistering fifties from Parvez Hossain Emon and Khawaja Nafay, backed by a gutsy cameo from Graham Clark, who battled through cramps with sheer determination! Their 121-run opening stand had them eyeing 200 or more, but Fortune Barishal’s bowlers had other plans. Mohammad Ali led the charge with a stellar spell, while Kyle Mayers and Ebadot Hossain kept things tight at the death, pulling things back brilliantly.

Fortune Barishal came out all guns blazing, with skipper Tamim Iqbal leading from the front in a fiery Powerplay! His classy fifty set the tone, but quick wickets shook things up. Just when nerves crept in, Mushfiqur Rahim’s blistering cameo kept the chase alive. Then came the Caribbean fireworks - Kyle Mayers’ explosive 46 off 28 had victory in sight, but his untimely exit made it a nail-biter. In the end, it was Rishad Hossain, the hero for them, who sealed the deal with a couple of clutch blows, sparking wild celebrations!

FORTUNE BARISHAL RETAINS THEIR THRONE! Rishad Hossain, the man of the moment, is hoisted high by his jubilant teammates as Dhaka erupts in wild celebrations! The fans are roaring, the fireworks are blazing, and the title is theirs once more. But hats off to Chittagong Kings - they pushed this final to the limit and can hold their heads high!

FORTUNE BARISHAL ARE THE 2024/25 BPL CHAMPIONS! Sheer joy for Barishal, heartbreak for Chittagong! Fortune Barishal go back-to-back, clinching their second consecutive BPL title. The players erupt in celebration, storming onto the field along with the support staff and the owners join in the jubilant scenes. Coming to the delivery, Talat dug it in short, but it sailed over the batter’s head. Islam had a wild swing but failed to connect. Rishad, alert to the situation, took off for a bye. The keeper Mohammad Mithun gathered the ball cleanly and quickly fired a throw towards the bowler. Islam hesitated, unsure whether to complete the run, but as soon as the umpire signalled a wide for height, he halted. Talat flicked the ball onto the stumps at the non-striker’s end, but by then, it was inconsequential.