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The seventh match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 sees Durbar Rajshahi take on Chittagong Kings this Friday afternoon at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Rajshahi sits fourth with two points from two games, while Chittagong is at the bottom, yet to open their account. With both teams looking to make a strong statement, this game promises to be an exciting contest.
Match Details
| Fixture | Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 12 January 2024 |
| Time | 1:30 PM BST |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
Team Previews
Durbar Rajshahi
Durbar Rajshahi has had a balanced start to the tournament, with one win and one loss. Their captain, Anamul Haque, has been the standout performer with the bat, amassing 138 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 158.70. Yasir Ali has also contributed consistently, with 116 runs in two games. However, the rest of the batting lineup, including Ryan Burl and Akbar Ali, needs to step up.
In the bowling department, Taskin Ahmed has been a revelation, claiming a record-breaking 7-19 in the last match. His fiery form, complemented by support from Hasan Murad, makes Rajshahi a formidable bowling unit.
Key Players: Anamul Haque, Taskin Ahmed, Yasir Ali
Predicted XI:
Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Anamul Haque (c), Yasir Ali, Ryan Burl, Akbar Ali (wk), Sabbir Hossain, Hasan Murad, Mohor Sheikh, Shafiul Islam, Taskin Ahmed
Chittagong Kings
Chittagong Kings had a tough start, losing their opening game to Khulna Tigers. Their batting revolves around Shamim Hossain, who smashed 78 off 38 in the last game. However, the rest of the lineup, including Mohammad Mithun and Naeem Islam, failed to fire. The possible inclusion of Shakib Al Hasan could provide much-needed depth and experience to their batting and bowling.
On the bowling side, Aliss Al Islam was the pick of the bowlers in the first game, with figures of 2-17. However, the other bowlers, including Shoriful Islam and Khaled Ahmed, were expensive and need to improve their accuracy to restrict Rajshahi’s strong batting.
Key Players: Shamim Hossain, Aliss Al Islam, Shakib Al Hasan (if included)
Predicted XI:
Mohammad Mithun (c & wk), Naeem Islam, Usman Khan, Haider Ali/Shakib Al Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tom O Connell, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Aliss Al Islam
Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium has been producing high-scoring games this season. The surface offers good bounce and pace, favoring batters. Spinners will need to rely on variations as the pitch won’t provide much turn. The team batting first should aim for a total of 180-200 to feel comfortable.
Toss Prediction: Bat first. Three of the five games at this venue have been won by the team batting first, and with favorable batting conditions early on, teams will likely prefer to post a big total.
Fantasy XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Mithun | Wicketkeeper |
| Anamul Haque (c) | Batter |
| Shamim Hossain (vc) | Batter |
| Yasir Ali | Batter |
| Ryan Burl | Batter |
| Shakib Al Hasan | All-Rounder |
| Taskin Ahmed | All-Rounder |
| Aliss Al Islam | Bowler |
| Hasan Murad | Bowler |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | Bowler |
| Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
Winning Prediction
Although Chittagong Kings will be desperate to bounce back, Durbar Rajshahi’s in-form batting and bowling units give them the edge. Taskin Ahmed’s red-hot form and Anamul Haque’s consistency make Rajshahi the likely winners in this clash.
Prediction: Durbar Rajshahi to win!
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