Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Match Details
Match: Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders, Match 21 | BPL 2023
Date: Monday, 23 January 2023
Time: 12:30 (GMT+5) / 13:00 (GMT+5.5) / 13:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Preview
- Both teams have lost their last two matches in a row.
- Chattogram Challengers lack middle-order solid partnerships.
- Rangpur Riders have a strong batting lineup but struggle with consistency.
On Monday afternoon, Chattogram Challengers and Rangpur Riders meet at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur in Match 21 of the 2022-23 Bangladesh Premier League. The Challengers are sixth in the standings with two victories from six games, while the Riders have the same number of points from five games. The game begins at 13:30 p.m. local time in Dhaka.
After batting first, the Challengers lost their last two matches. They have, however, won two games handily in the competition and continue to have a bunch of highly skilled players.
Rangpur Riders have lost their previous two games by nine wickets and 67 runs each. Despite having talented players, they must all boost their game in preparation for this match.
Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
The sun will shine during the match, making for very nice conditions in Dhaka. In the early stages of the game, the temperature will reach 29 degrees.
We anticipate that this pitch would become faster as the game proceeds, thus both teams will want to bat first in Dhaka.
The wicket has little bounce but a sign of a turn, which is typical of Bangladeshi surfaces. Any score above 160 will be considered competitive.
Chattogram Challengers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Malinda Pushpakumara and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury were both left out of the Chattogram Challengers’ last game during Phase 2 in Chattogram. The team management must choose their best team and ensure consistency in their selection.
Recent form – L L W L W
Chattogram Challengers’ Probable XI
Shuvgata Hom (c), Usman Khan (wk), Max O’Dowd, Afif Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Darwish Rasooli, Nihaduzzaman, Taijul Islam, Khawaja Nafay, Ziaur Rahman, and Farhad Reza.
Rangpur Riders Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Rangpur Riders will be hoping that the surface in Dhaka is better suitable for their bowling attack than the surface in Chittagong after two crushing defeats in a succession. The form of Rony Talukdar at the top of the order is a major source of concern for the team.
Recent form – L L W L W
Rangpur Riders’ Probable XI
Shoaib Malik (c), Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Robiul Haque, Haris Rauf, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naim, Mahedi Hasan, Saim Ayub, Rony Talukdar, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shamim Hossain.
Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Chattogram Challengers | 2 | 3 |
| Rangpur Riders | 3 | 2 |
Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Prediction
Winning the toss
- Rangpur Riders
Top batsman
- Chattogram Challengers – Afif Hossain
- Rangpur Riders – Mohammad Naim
Top bowler
- Chattogram Challengers – Abu Jayed
- Rangpur Riders – Mahedi Hasan
Most sixes
- Chattogram Challengers – Afif Hossain
- Rangpur Riders – Mohammad Naim
Player of the Match
- Rangpur Riders – Mohammad Naim
Team Scores Batting First
- Chattogram Challengers – 140+
- Rangpur Riders – 150+
Rangpur Riders are the favourite to win this match.
Both Chattogram Challengers and Rangpur Riders would have anticipated being further up the table at this point, and both are having a bad run of form. However, one of these teams will win this game and climb up the league standings. Haris Rauf has shown some promise thus far in the competition, and we expect him to deliver again here. Rangpur Riders are expected to win.