Fortune Barishal won the toss and elected to field first against Durbar Rajshahi in the opening match of Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, December 30. (Streaming | More Cricket News)

Earlier in the match, a raucous crowd gave the Chinese players full support as they faced a formidable Pakistan. The game started slow with both teams struggling to find space in each other's defence. However, China kept control of the ball and made more attacks than Pakistan.

Durbar Rajshahi: Anamul Haque(w/c), Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Akbar Ali, Yasir Ali, SM Meherob, Ryan Burl, Lahiru Samarakoon, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Hasan Murad, Taskin Ahmed

Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal(c), Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Tanvir Islam, Ripon Mondol, Shaheen Afridi

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The 11th edition of the league features seven teams, with Chittagong Kings, Dhaka Capital, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers being the other five. This season's BPL has a double round-robin format, with 46 matches to be played across three premier venues: Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, and Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

Reigning champions Fortune Barishal will be looking to defend their title. This season will mark a notable absence, as Comilla Victorians, the most successful team in the Bangladesh T20 League with four titles, will not be participating.

The second match of the day will have Rangpur Riders meeting Dhaka Capital at 6pm IST.gold99