Vikings desperate to win against Bulls

Chittagong Vikings are desperate to return to winning ways as they face Barisal Bulls to resume the Bangladesh Premier League. After an eventful first week in Dhaka, the money-spinning league has shifted to Chittagong as a full-house has been confirmed by the authorities for the 2pm start at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium.

The Vikings are the most balanced side but fate has deprived them on three occasions where they could have finished on top. With only one win from four matches, Vikings skipper Tamim said, “We lost a few close matches in the first round, we should have won those. However, that’s in the past now and we are looking for a win [today].”

Meanwhile, with two wins from three matches, Barisal are a confident side, but their nerves will be tested on a solid wicket. Rony Talukdar and Shahriar Nafees have been poor up front and the duo should look for runs under their belts in order to save their skin because come tomorrow, the West Indian Chris Gayle will be joining the Bulls.

Chittagong are more than capable of posting a huge total on a good track and to ensure that does not happen if they bat first, Al Amin Hossain and Kevon Cooper must be at their best once again.