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Cricket fever hits fever pitch in Bangladesh as the Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 reaches its nail-biting climax! Fortune Barishal stands tall, already eyeing the crown from the final's perch and will face the victor of this approaching Qualifier 2. The resilient Chittagong Kings, despite stumbling in Qualifier 1, have one more shot at glory. But standing in their path are the hungry Khulna Tigers, who've clawed their way through the Eliminator. From the ashes of a bruising 9-wicket defeat to Tamim's Barishal, Chittagong Kings now bank on their second chance at glory. Their batting arsenal remains formidable Graham Clark leads the charge, with Parvez Hossain Emon lighting up the powerplay and Shamim Hossain anchoring the middle order. The Kings' bowling trio of Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, and Aliss Al Islam has already masterminded five successful defenses, turning targets into fortresses. But momentum sits with the Khulna Tigers, the fourth-placed underdogs who've found their teeth in the playoffs. Fresh from demolishing Rangpur Riders for a mere 85 runs in the Eliminator, they're hunting bigger game. Leading Khulna's bowling charge is Abu Hider, spearheading an attack where four bowlers have crossed the coveted 10-wicket mark. The spin department packs a potent punch – Mehidy Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz have kept batters guessing throughout the tournament. But it's Miraz who's been their trump card, excelling in dual roles. With over 350 runs under his belt, he's proven himself a genuine all-rounder, while Mohammad Naim's golden touch has kept him perched atop the tournament's run charts. When these teams have clashed this season, they've served up pure fireworks. Two explosive encounters, two 200+ totals, and honors split right down the middle. The Kings and Tigers have matched each other blow for blow, making this qualifier impossible to call. With both sides having tasted victory against the other, we're set for another high-scoring thriller as they battle for that coveted final spot against Barishal! Sit back, relax, it is going to be a thriller at the Shere Bangla Stadium.