Rangpur Riders, led by Nurul Hasan, will lock horns with Litton Das-led Comilla Victorians in the first qualifier, slated to be played on February 26, Monday in the evening fixture at 6:00 PM and it remains to be seen which team uses their resources to better effect to win the battle.

Rangpur Riders have been in great nick in BPL 2024 season. They fired all cylinders and churned out wins when it mattered the most. Rightly so, they finished the league stage as the table toppers with 18 points, the maximum points collected by a team this season.

On the other end of the spectrum, Comilla Victorians finished second in the league stage points table. They accumulated 16 points (8 wins and 4 losses). Comilla Victorians defeated Rangpur Riders by 6 wickets in the last meeting.

In this article, we will now go through the names of four players who are expected to deliver the goods in the first qualifier between Rangpur Riders and Comilla Victorians.

1. Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan brings versatility to the table where he is capable of excelling in three facets of the game including batting, bowling and fielding, making him a valuable asset to the team. The Rangpur Riders’ all-rounder has a truckload of experience to perform in clutch games. Notably, he got rid of Comilla Victorians’ top three batsmen in the last meeting and will be licking his lips to do well against the same opposition. He is the second leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets in BPL 2024.

2. Litton Das

Litton Das has indeed ticked the boxes in captaincy and batting so far in BPL 2024. It was under his captaincy, Comilla Victorians finished second in the league stage points table and made it to the playoffs. The experienced left-hander looked jaded in the first half of BPL 2024 but picked up some good form in the second half of the season. He scored 292 runs in 12 games and out of that, he essayed 140 runs in the last three matches and is expected to do well against Rangpur Riders.

3. Imran Tahir

Imran Tahir is one of the spinners to watch out for in the upcoming Qualifier 1 clash against Comilla Victorians. He might be 44 years old but he certainly knows the tricks and trades of spin bowling and the nuances of the game. The experienced campaigner who has always been a pivotal weapon in clutch games will be looking forward to weaving the magic with the ball. Having played three games so far, he has accounted for 6 dismissals.

4. Andre Russell

The Caribbean's striking acumen and knack for playing impactful knocks have certainly made him a sought-after asset in T20 franchise cricket leagues. The Comilla Victorians’ all-rounder is expected to bring all his experience to the table. He has bagged four wickets from the last two matches and is expected to add flesh to the scoreboard with his aggressive brand of cricket.