Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians, BPL 2023, Today Match Prediction

cgc vs cv Match Prediction & Analysis

Chattogram Challengers have managed just two victories in this season of the Bangladesh Premier League. With just 4 points and a net run rate of -1.017, they are stuck at the bottom of the table. The Challengers have only three games remaining and have very little chance of making it to the Playoffs. They next face off against Comilla Victorians, who are 3rd on the table with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.448.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chattogram Challengers Preview

If Chattogram Challengers win all their remaining three games with huge margins, they will improve their net run rate significantly and will be at 10 points. That would still likely not be enough to make it to the next stage, but at least they would give themselves a chance.

Unfortunately, the Challengers haven’t played as a unit this season. Their batting unit has largely revolved around Afif Hossain, who has amassed 262 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 125.96. Usman Khan (212 runs at a strike rate of 149.29) and captain Shuvagata Hom (157 runs at 149.52) are the other two batters who have done moderately well this year.

On the bowling front, left-arm spinner Nihaduzzaman has been the most consistent, taking 9 wickets in 6 innings at an economy of 7.90. Left-arm fast bowler Mehedi Hasan Rana (7 wickets at 10.27) and right-arm medium pacer Abu Jayed (5 wickets in 2 matches at 9.75) are the other two bowlers who can do well in this game.

Chattogram Challengers Predicted Playing XI:

Max ODowd, Mehedi Maruf, Usman Khan, Afif Hossain, Curtis Campher, Shuvagata Hom (c), Irfan Sukkur (wk), Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nihaduzzaman, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Chattogram Challengers Actual Playing XI:

Nihaduzzaman, Usman Khan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Khawaja Nafay, Darwish Rasooli, Afif Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Ziaur Rahman, Shuvagata Hom, Curtis Campher, Mehedi Maruf

Comilla Victorians Preview

The last time Comilla Victorians lost a match this season was on the 14th of January against Fortune Barishal. Since then, they have won six consecutive games and seem unstopped right now. They are coming off a comfortable 7-wicket win against Khulna Tigers where they chased down a target of 211 in just 18.2 overs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Johnson Charles blasted an unbeaten 107 off 56 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan (73 off 39 balls) shined as well. Rizwan is now the leading run-getter for the Victorians with 255 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 125. Litton Das (234 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 136.04) and Khushdil Shah (176 runs in 8 innings at 161.46) are the other two important batters for the team.

The inclusion of Naseem Shah has added potency to the Victorians’ bowling unit. The young Pakistani speedster has already picked up 7 wickets in just 3 innings at an economy of 6.25. Left-arm spinners Tanvir Islam (9 wickets in 7 innings at 5.92) and Khushdil Shah (8 wickets in 8 innings at 7.14) have also done an excellent job for the team. Tanvir, in particular, bowls in the Powerplay and is miserly. 

Comilla Victorians Predicted Playing XI:

Litton Das, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, Imrul Kayes (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Naseem Shah, Mustafizur Rahman, Ashiqur Zaman

Comilla Victorians Actual Playing XI:

Hasan Ali, Mosaddek Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Rizwan, Shykat Ali, Abrar Ahmad, Johnson Charles, Jaker Ali Anik, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Imrul Kayes

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka has traditionally been good for batting with plenty of help for the spinners. As 12 matches have already been played here this season, the pitch has become a little two-paced. Batting in the first half is generally easier, while the ball tends to grip and turn more in the second half.

The weather in Dhaka for the day of the match will be hazy and warm.

Venue Details

The average score batting first at the Shere Bangla National Stadium this season is 156. The highest total posted here this season is 201-8 by Sylhet Strikers against Dhaka Dominators. The team batting first in this match should look to set a target of around 170 runs.

Toss: To Bat

Of the 12 matches played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium this season so far, six have been won by the team batting first and six by the side chasing. But the last five matches played at the venue have all been won by the fielding side. The team winning the toss is expected to field first.