Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has released the schedule for the 20th edition of the D‑Three Trophy, a franchise tournament featuring six teams. The competition will begin on 15 December and conclude with the final on 31 December at the Kabi Jibonnanda Das Stadium in Barishal. Venues and Teams The tournament will be played at two venues: the Kabi Jibonnanda Das Stadium in Barishal and the Mirpur National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The six franchises competing are Akami, Fortune, Walton, Seven Rings Cement, Citizens Bank, and Blue Star. Match Schedule Group Stage – 15 December to 25 December The first match of the tournament will be between Akami and Fortune, scheduled for 2:45 p.m. on 15 December in Barishal. Play‑Offs – 27 December to 31 December 27 December, 11:00 a.m.: Eliminator – third‑placed team vs. fourth‑placed team. 27 December, 3:30 p.m.: Qualifier 1 – top two teams. 29 December: Qualifier 2 – loser of Qualifier 1 vs. winner of the Eliminator. * 31 December, 2:45 p.m.: Final – winner of Qualifier 1 vs. winner of Qualifier 2. All play‑off and final matches will be held at the Kabi Jibonnanda Das Stadium. If the final cannot be played on the scheduled date, a reserve day has been set for 1 January 2027. The BCB has announced the schedule to give teams and fans a clear roadmap for the upcoming tournament.
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