Dhaka Gladiators vie for second title
Dhaka Gladiators will play with a Chris Gayle-sized hole in their line-up for the final when they take on Chittagong Kings in Mirpur
Match Facts
February 19, 2013Start time 1800 (1200 GMT)
Big Picture
Dhaka Gladiators will play with a Chris Gayle-sized hole in their line-up for the final. But credit to the make-up of their team. They take on Chittagong Kings, against whom they first lost a match before winning one. It is shaping up to be a close contest as the Kings have picked up momentum at the right time, but the Gladiators are a side heavy on Twenty20 specialists.Form guide
(Most recent first, completed matches)Dhaka Gladiators WWLWW
Chittagong Kings WWLWL
In the spotlight
After Gayle's departure, Shakib Al Hasan will again be the most important player in the Gladiators' line-up. Shakib has had a quiet tournament so far, though there have been the odd contributions. He will bat at No. 3 and the four overs of left-arm spin will hold the key for the defending champions in the final.Team news
Since Luke Wright is in New Zealand and Chris Gayle returned after one match, Ashraful is likely to open and Josh Cobb could make it to the playing eleven of the Gladiators.Stats and trivia
The war of the wicket-takers will be a sideshow in the final. Thomas has 19 wickets while Enamul is on 18 wickets.Quotes
"We have to play our best cricket because there's no second chance. I am confident of the team, because we have done very well throughout the competition."Dhaka Gladiators captain Mashrafe Mortaza is upbeat about defending the title.
Chittagong Kings captain Mahmudullah is not underestimating the opposition.
Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent