Date & Time: Wednesday, January 22, 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Match Overview
The Chittagong Kings (CHK) will face the Dhaka Capitals (DC) in a crucial encounter in Match 29 of BPL 2024-2025. Chittagong Kings have had a strong season so far with 5 wins and 3 losses in 8 matches, placing them second in the standings. In contrast, the Dhaka Capitals have struggled, with only 2 wins and 7 losses, sitting at the sixth spot.
Team Preview
Chittagong Kings (CHK)
- Form: The Kings are in great form, having won five of their eight games. Their strong performance is backed by some standout individual performances, including Graham Clark, who has been exceptional with the bat.
- Key Players:
- Graham Clark – With 316 runs in seven matches, Clark is in great form and will be crucial for the Kings.
- Al Islam – The bowler has been in excellent rhythm, taking 11 wickets in his last seven matches.
- Mohammad Mithun – The captain will need to play a key role with both bat and leadership.
- Strengths: Their top-order batting has been solid, and their bowling attack, led by Al Islam, has been performing well.
Dhaka Capitals (DC)
- Form: Dhaka Capitals have had a rough season, with only two wins in nine matches. They are under pressure to turn things around to keep their playoff hopes alive.
- Key Players:
- Litton Das – The wicketkeeper-batter will be the key for DC with the bat.
- Mustafizur Rahman – The left-arm pacer will need to lead the bowling attack and provide crucial breakthroughs.
- Thisara Perera – The all-rounder will have to contribute with both bat and ball.
- Weaknesses: Their batting has been inconsistent, and the team has struggled to defend totals.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is known to favor batsmen, and a high-scoring encounter is likely. Batting first after winning the toss could be a wise decision, as the surface is likely to be more favorable in the first innings.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 6
- Chittagong Kings: 3 wins
- Dhaka Capitals: 3 wins
- Last Encounter: January 9, 2025 – Chittagong Kings won.
Probable Playing XIs
Chittagong Kings (CHK)
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Usman Khan
- Graham Clark
- Shamim Hossain
- Mohammad Mithun (c & wk)
- Naeem Islam
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Arafat Sunny
- Binura Fernando
- Aliss Al Islam
- Maruf Mridha
Dhaka Capitals (DC)
- Litton Das (wk)
- Tanzid Hasan
- JP Kotze
- Munim Shahriar
- Sabbir Rahman
- Thisara Perera (c)
- Mosaddek Hossain
- Abu Jayed
- Farmanullah Safi
- Mukidul Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman
Key Players for Match 29
- Probable Best Batter: Graham Clark (CHK) – With his recent form and consistency, Clark could be the key run-scorer.
- Probable Best Bowler: Aliss Al Islam (CHK) – Islam’s form with the ball has been exceptional, and he will be crucial in the middle overs.
Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: Chittagong Kings win the toss and opt to bat first
- Powerplay: 50-60 runs
- Chittagong Kings Total: 155-165
- Prediction: Chittagong Kings to win.
Scenario 2: Dhaka Capitals win the toss and opt to bat first
- Powerplay: 45-55 runs
- Dhaka Capitals Total: 140-150
- Prediction: Chittagong Kings to win.
Conclusion
Despite Dhaka Capitals having the potential to pull off a surprise, Chittagong Kings are the favorites for this match. With strong individual performances and better overall form, the Kings are likely to come out on top.
Final Prediction: Chittagong Kings to win.
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