General BPL Discussion

[Razi]

Drama over semi spot
The Daily Star, February 28, 2012

Controversy has touched today's semifinals line-up of the BPL T20 after it was announced that it will be Chittagong Kings instead of Barisal Burners who will take on Duronto Rajshahi in the afternoon game, while the second semifinal will be between Khulna Royal Bengals and Dhaka Gladiators.

The switch between Barisal and Chittagong was made as the tournament by-laws reportedly has head-to-head taking precedence over net run-rate, which means that Barisal were in an unfavourable position as they have two wins in their matches against Chittagong and Dhaka Gladiators while the latter two have won more matches between the three sides. But on Sunday night during the live telecast of the Barisal-Chittagong game, the broadcasters Channel 9 continuously flashed the requirement for Barisal to win the game (by scoring 151 runs) within 16 overs. They completed the job in 15 overs and celebrated their progress into the last four.

Shahriar Nafees, Barisal's icon player, was elated during the post-match talk to the media saying that they knew of the winning target being put in a tougher equation.

But according to a similar rule enforced by the England and Wales Cricket Board, in the event of more than one team being tied on the same number of points, past head-to-head results in the tournament in both rounds would apply. A team with a win over the other tied team in the point table will go above the other team which lost in prior matches. If these are equal, the team with the higher number of wins will go through; if still equal, net run rate will come into play.

As far as Channel 9 are concerned, they have taken statistical help from the BCB and will not speak about the matter.

BPL governing council chairman Gazi Ashraf Hossain however confirmed to the media that it will be Chittagong who will play the semifinals.

"According to the rule Rajshahi, Khulna, Dhaka and Chittagong are through,” he said.

Asked why Barisal were told that they have qualified if that was the rule, Ashraf said the BPL governing council never informed Barisal officially about it. "We are not supposed to tell a team if they have qualified or not. The rule is there for everyone to read,” he said.

Meanwhile, a large group of Pakistani cricketers will arrive from Dubai this morning for the semi-finalists. While Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal are slated to appear for Dhaka Gladiators, hard-hitting opener Awais Zia will join the senior pros in the same team. Chittagong will have Umar Akmal and Wahab Riaz while Mohammad Hafeez is set to play for Khulna Royal Bengals.

Except Afridi and Ajmal, none of the others were on the players' auction list.

[nadim 98]

I don't like this!!! why are they allowing teams to buy players now???

i hope from next year. After auction, nobody can buy anybody unless someone is injured or pull out.

[mufi_02]

So more Pak players are coming. Afridi, Ajmal, Awais Zia, UAkmal, Hafeez, Riaz!!!

[Awla]

So from tomorrow we'll have PPL instead of BPL

[nadim 98]

THIS IS UNREAL... Barisal Burners are in the semifinal, not Chittagong Kings.

-Isam bhai on FB

[nadim 98]

BPL failed!!!


BArishal is playing the semi. NOT CTG. confirm by Razi bhai and Isam bhai.

[nadim 98]

UPDATE FROM MIRPUR (Yes I had to restart my laptop for this ****)... Barisal Burners have prised out the semifinal spot from BPL. Chittagong Kings owners are on the way.

Kalke ar khella hochhe

[reverse_swing]

https://twitter.com/#!/Isam84

[Razi]

This is a real farce, they have made a complete mockery out of this!

[nadim 98]

I hope both BB and CTG gets kick out and DR to the final. winner from KRB vs DG will play DR in the final. simple equation.

[Razi]

Originally Posted by nadim 98
I hope both BB and CTG gets kick out and DR to the final. winner from KRB vs DG will play DR in the final. simple equation.

Neither BB or CK are at fault here, it's the morons in the BCB!

[Zeeshan]

ki hoche khule bolun dadara ami to kichui bujte parchi na

[Awla]

IMO 1st SF should be postponed to tomorrow

[rubel_18]

ok guys I just heard this from the BPL FB group:


Breaking & Hot News:

Believe it or not, Barisal Burners are now in the Semi Final after a marathon meeting with BPL governing council.

I dunno what to think of that really....is it true :/

[simon]

matha ghuraitase

[MohammedC]

I have a solution for BPL Committee .

Why not disqualify both Chittagong and Barisal and Let Sylhet play the semi-final.

[nadim 98]

Originally Posted by MohammedC
I have a solution for BPL Committee .

Why not disqualify both Chittagong and Barisal and Let Sylhet play the semi-final.

Or

Play a BC XI.

[HereWeGo]

Governing Council & Technical Committee rule Barisal Burners are 4th qualifier for semis

The BPL Governing Council and the event Technical Committee for BPL T20 have ruled that Barisal Burners are the 4th qualifiers for today's semifinals. The decision was taken after an issue had been raised in regards to the positions of the three teams (Dhaka Gladiators, Barisal Burners & Chittagong Kings) finishing on equal points behind Duronto Rajshahi and Khulna Royal Bengals. The top four teams qualify for the semifinals with number one playing the fourth positioned side and number two taking on the third placed team.

In a joint meeting the BPL Governing Council and Technical Committee examined the playing conditions and its interpretations and made the following ruling:

1. Duronto Rajshahi (14 points) and Khulna Royal Bengals (12 points) finished top two on points and qualify for the semis as the 1st and 2nd placed teams respectively.

2. Three teams - Dhaka Gladiators, Barisal Burners and Chittagong Kings are on equal (10) points. Dhaka Gladiators have most wins from meetings with Barisal Burners and Chittagong Kings and therefore qualify as the 3rd semifinalist.

3. With Barisal Burners and Chittagong Kings both having one win against each other the 4th qualifier had to be decided on the basis of superior net run rate. Barisal edged ahead of Chittagong on net run rate to become the 4th semifinalist.

The BPL Governing Council and Technical Committee sincerely regret any misunderstanding that may have risen regarding this issue.

Semifinal Lineup

1st Semifinal: Duronto Rajshahi (1) v Barisal Burners (4)

Match starts at 2pm

1st Semifinal: Khulna Royal Bengals (2) v Dhaka Gladiators (3)

Match starts at 6:30pm

[nadim 98]

wow pakpassion satff gets inside news and bc staff can't?

[MohammedC]

Originally Posted by HereWeGo


1. Duronto Rajshahi (14 points) and Khulna Royal Bengals (12 points) finished top two on points and qualify for the semis as the 1st and 2nd placed teams respectively.

2. Three teams - Dhaka Gladiators, Barisal Burners and Chittagong Kings are on equal (10) points. Dhaka Gladiators have most wins from meetings with Barisal Burners and Chittagong Kings and therefore qualify as the 3rd semifinalist.

3. With Barisal Burners and Chittagong Kings both having one win against each other the 4th qualifier had to be decided on the basis of superior net run rate. Barisal edged ahead of Chittagong on net run rate to become the 4th semifinalist.

The BPL Governing Council and Technical Committee sincerely regret any misunderstanding that may have risen regarding this issue.

Semifinal Lineup

1st Semifinal: Duronto Rajshahi (1) v Barisal Burners (4)

Match starts at 2pm

1st Semifinal: Khulna Royal Bengals (2) v Dhaka Gladiators (3)

Match starts at 6:30pm

Now this is more like a head to head count I am used to.

[simon]

Originally Posted by MohammedC
I have a solution for BPL Committee .

Why not disqualify both Chittagong and Barisal and Let Sylhet play the semi-final.

hairey Sylhet prem, ekhono khoto muche ni bechara

[MohammedC]

Originally Posted by simon
hairey Sylhet prem, ekhono khoto muche ni bechara

Apnara Dhaka premi na Paikka (I mean bird) premi

[simon]

Originally Posted by MohammedC
Apnara Dhaka premi na Paikka (I mean bird) premi

murrubbi ar team management/franchise to mone hoy pakhi premik.

[i_1_primeval_man]

CK owners should sue the BPL. I am sure they'll have some ground in the court since there are some rules written in black and white.

[Ajfar]

I have a question. whatever happened to Uttam Sarkar? Wasn't he a hot shot just a season or two ago? How come he isn't part of BPL?