Chattogram Challengers (X.com)
In the fifth game of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 season, Dhaka Durdanto will square off with Chattogram Challengers at the former's home turf in Shere Bangla Stadium on January 22 at 1.00 PM IST.
DD Vs CGC: Team Previews:
Durdanto Dhaka
Durdanto Dhaka, previously known as Dhaka Dominators, is off to a winning start this BBL season. They defeated defending champions Comilla Victorians in the series opener to gain the early winning momentum on their side.
Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed were terrific with the ball as they plucked five wickets together. Taskin especially removed two set Comilla batters to restrict the opposition to a below-par score.
In the chase, Dhaka opener Danushka Gunathilaka and Mohammad Naim put up a stunning 100-run partnership to secure a comfortable victory for their side.
While the series opener went in Durdanto's favor, the team needs to be wary of the middle-order woes henceforth. Against the Victorians, the middle order collapsed, which stretched the game to the last over.
Thus, Dhaka must avert that lone issue against the Chattogram Challengers.
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Chattogram Challengers
Meanwhile, Chattogram Challengers also kicked off their campaign with a commanding victory over Sylhet Strikers. The wicket was a batter paradise as both sides produced fireworks with the willow.
After restricting the Strikers to a decent score of 177 runs, Shahadat Hossain and Najibullah Zadran put up a 100+ runs partnership for the fourth wicket to guide the Challengers home.
That being said, Chattogram Challengers did everything right in its opening game. However, the loss against the Khulna Tigers exposed it's batting depth.
Besides, Durdanto Dhaka’s top order is solid. Thus, the Challengers wouldn't want to take any risks and strive to keep the winning momentum going.
DD Vs CGC: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | January 22, 1.00 PM IST |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium |
| Live Streaming | FanCode app and website |
DD Vs CGC: Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Barring one high-scoring game, the Shere Bangla cricket stadium has mostly produced an equal contest between the bat and the ball. Since the wicket is used, spinners could benefit from the cracks. Besides, anything around 150 is an average and defendable first-inning score. Also, the conditions are favorable for a cricket game, as no rain interruptions are expected. Notably, since it's a day game, no concerns of dew will be faced by any team. Thus, bowling first could be a good option on this wicket.
DD VS CGC: Probable Playing XI
Durdanto Dhaka: Mohammad Naim, Danushka Gunathilaka, Chaturanga de Silva, Lasith Croospulle, Irfan Sukkur (wk), Mosaddek Hossain (c), Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny, Shoriful Islam, Usman Qadir
Chattogram Challengers: Avishka Fernando, Tanzid Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Najibullah Zadran, Imran Uzzaman (wk), Shuvagata Hom (c), Curtis Campher, Nihaduzzaman, Shohidul Islam, Al-Amin Hossain, Bilal Khan
DD VS CGC: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keeper | Irfan Sukkur |
| Batters | Mohammad Naim, Danushka Gunathilaka, Shahadat Hossain, Najibullah Zadran, |
| All-Rounders | Saif Hassan, Curtis Campher |
| Bowlers | Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shohidul Islam, Bilal Khan |
| Captain | Mohammad Naim |
| Vice Captain | Taskin Ahmed |
DD VS CGC: Winner Prediction
Both Durdanto Dhaka and Chattogram Challengers are coming off a win in their respective season opener while Challengers lost to Khulna Tigers, Dhaka will be playing it's second game of the league stage schedule. Regardless, Dhaka possesses a much stronger team and is expected to win this contest against Chattogram.
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