Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Match Details
Match: Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal, Match 09 | BPL 2023
Date: Friday, 13 January 2023
Time: 13:00 (GMT+5) / 13:50 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Preview
- Chattogram In the previous competition, Challengers had lost both games to Fortune Barishal.
- Shakib al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, two of the top all-rounders in this style, play for Fortune Barishal.
- Fortune With Chaturanga de Silva, Ibrahim Zadran, and Iftikhar Ahmed in the team, Barishal’s batting is powerful.
On Friday afternoon in Chittagong, Chattogram Challengers will face Fortune Barishal in Match 9 of the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League. Both clubs enter this match having won one and lost one of their first two games. The game begins at 14:00 local time at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
Chattogram In the previous game, the Challengers batted brilliantly to reach their goal of 179 with four balls to spare. They will, however, face a much stronger bowling unit in this game.
After losing their first game, Fortune Barishal understood the need of winning in any way possible in Match 7. They will be seeking to build on their win in this match.
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
This game will take place in the hottest part of the day when temperatures reach 25 degrees. During the match, there will be no cloud cover.
At this venue, teams batting second have a small advantage over teams batting first. Both captains are likely to want to acquire a feel for the pitch in the field before batting second in this game.
Chittagong’s average T20 score grew steadily to 180 from 2014 to 2019 but has since fallen back. We anticipate a par score of between 145 and 150.
Chattogram Challengers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Mehedi Maruf, Darwish Rasooli, Al-Amin, Nihadussaman, and Malinda Pushpakumara, who were part of the Challengers lineup in their opening game loss to Sylhet Strikers, were changed before the triumph over Khulna Tigers. We’d be surprised to see any changes following such a great showing in Match 6.
Recent form – W L L W W
Chattogram Challengers’ Probable XI
Shuvgata Hom (c), Irfan Sukkur (wk), Usman Khan, Max O’Dowd, Abu Jayed, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Unmukt Chand, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Ziaur Rahman, Afif Hossain, and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury.
Fortune Barishal Team News & Probable Playing XIs
After losing their first match to Sylhet Strikers, Fortune Barishal made only one change to their starting lineup, with Haider Ali being replaced by formidable Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran. Barishal’s batting lineup is quite fluid, with individuals capable of hitting large scores all the way up the order.
Recent form – W L L W W
Fortune Barishal’s Probable XI
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Anamul Haque (wk), Karim Janat, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Ibrahim Zadran, Mahmudullah, Kamrul Islam, Chaturanga de Silva, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Chattogram Challengers | 0 | 2 |
| Fortune Barishal | 2 | 0 |
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal – Match 09, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Anamul Haque
- Usman Khan
Batters
- Mahmudullah
- Max O’Dowd
- Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Karim Janat
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc)
Bowlers
- Abu Jayed
- Ebadot Hossain
- Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Prediction
Winning the toss
- Fortune Barishal
Top batsman
- Chattogram Challengers – Usman Khan
- Fortune Barishal – Shakib Al Hasan
Top bowler
- Chattogram Challengers – Abu Jayed
- Fortune Barishal – Chaturanga de Silva
Most sixes
- Chattogram Challengers – Usman Khan
- Fortune Barishal – Shakib Al Hasan
Player of the Match
- Fortune Barishal – Shakib Al Hasan
Team Scores Batting First
- Chattogram Challengers – 140+
- Fortune Barishal – 150+
Fortune Barishal is the favorite to win this match.
In the first game of this season’s Chittagong phase, two of the top clubs from last year’s BPL will face off in an intriguing fight. Both teams have strong batting lineups, so bowlers on both sides will need to be accurate and varied. We believe Fortune Barishal’s bowling lineup is superior, and we expect them to win this game.