Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Match Details
Match: Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers, Match 01 | BPL 2023
Date: Friday, 06 January 2023
Time: 13:30 (GMT+5) / 14:00 (GMT+5.5) / 14:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Preview
- Sylhet has lost four straight games to Chattogram.
- Sylhet only had one victory throughout the previous campaign.
- Sylhet will rely on Mushfiqur Rahim, who has scored more than 2500 runs in the BPL, to provide the majority of the scoring.
The Bangladesh Premier League has returned for its new campaign. On January 6, BPL 2023 will begin at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. In the opening game of the year, Sylhet Strikers and Chattogram Challengers will square off. Chattogram will begin as the favourite for this matchup because of their strong record versus Sylhet.
The Chattogram Challengers had a successful previous campaign. They advanced to the second qualifying round but lost to the eventual winners, Comilla Victorians.
The Sylhet Strikers had a terrible season last year, finishing last in the standings with just one victory in ten games. They have a lot to prove this time around as a result.
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Weather Report
On the day of the game, Dhaka’s weather is predicted to be cool and pleasant.
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Match Toss Prediction
The team that flips the coin will probably choose to field first since by the second inning, dew may have set in and made chasing simpler.
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur has a decent batting surface, but it does have a tendency to grip and favour spinners. After the first 6-7 overs, the spinners will receive support, making the remaining overs excellent for batting.
Chattogram Challengers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Challengers’ batting order is competitive this year. The important batter to watch out for is Afif Hossain, who has 975 runs in 47 innings in the BPL at a strike rate of 122.79. Max O’Dowd, one of their foreign recruits, will be very important.
Recent form – L W W W L
Chattogram Challengers’ Probable XI
Afif Hossain (c), Irfan Shukkur (WK), Mehedi Maruf, Max O’Dowd, Shuvagata Hom, Ashan Priyanjan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Unmukt Chand, Taijul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Vishwa Fernando
Sylhet Strikers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Mushfiqur Rahim will have to lead because he is by far the team’s most seasoned batsman. Nazmul Hossain Shanto has had a few strong batting months and will aim to keep it up here. Dhananjaya de Silva, a Sri Lankan all-rounder, has also joined the Strikers this year.
Recent form – L L L L –
Sylhet Strikers’ Probable XI
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (c), Musfiqur Rahim (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mohammad Haris, Tawhid Hridoy, Thisara Perera, Akbar Ali, Nazmul Islam Apu, Mohammad Amir, Rubel Hossain
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
Team | Won | Lost |
Chattogram Challengers | 4 | 1 |
Sylhet Strikers | 1 | 4 |
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers – Match 01, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Mohammad Haris
Batters
- Ryan Burl
- Afif Hossain (C)
- Najmul Hossain-Shanto
- Unmukt Chand
All-Rounders
- Imad Wasim (VC)
- Thisara Perera
- Curtis Campher
Bowlers
- Mohammad Amir
- Taijul Islam
- Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Chattogram Challengers
Top batsman
- Chattogram Challengers – Afif Hossain
- Sylhet Strikers – Mushfiqur Rahim
Top bowler
- Chattogram Challengers – Taijul Islam
- Sylhet Strikers – Dhananjaya de Silva
Most sixes
- Chattogram Challengers – Afif Hossain
- Sylhet Strikers – Mushfiqur Rahim
Player of the Match
- Chattogram Challengers – Afif Hossain
Team Scores Batting First
- Chattogram Challengers – 160+
- Sylhet Strikers – 150+
Chattogram Challengers are the favourite to win this match.
In their last 5 games versus Sylhet Strikers, Chattogram Challengers have prevailed in 4 of the contests. Sylhet last defeated Chattogram in a game in February of this year. Sylhet boasts a strong bowling attack this year, but their batting order appears to be a touch undersized. Chattogram, on the other hand, is dressed well-balanced. They will start this match as the favourites. Back Chattogram Challengers to take home the prize in this competition.