BPL 2025: Qualifier 1, FBA vs CHK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between FBA vs CHK?

Fortune Barishal (FBA) and Chittagong Kings (CHK) will face each other in Qualifier 1 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024-25), at the renowned Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, on Monday, February 3. Both the teams were at their best during the league stages and particularly, Chittagong Kings won their last three games to finish second in the points table.

Finishing in the top two spots comes with its perks. The winning team of the Qualifier 1 straightaway walk into the finals and the losing team will have one more shot at the trophy as it will play Qualifier 2. The tussle will be one to watch out for as the performance of both teams was identical in the group stages. Barishal won nine of their 12 games and Kings won eight of 12 games.

Also Check: FBA vs CHK, Qualifier 1 – Live Cricket Score

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Shere Bangla Stadium is batting-friendly but as the pitch slows down, spinners will have an upper hand in the game. However, the first few overs belong to pacers and they will generate enough movement from the pitch.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for FBA vs CHK 

Fortune Barishal (FBA):

Towhid Hridoy, Tamim Iqbal (c), Dawid Malan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nabi, James Fuller, Rishad Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Tanvir Islam.

Chittagong Kings (CHK):

Khawaja Nafay, Parvez Hossain Emon, Graham Clark, Mohammad Mithun (c/wk), Haider Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rahatul Ferdous, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Aliss Al Islam, Binura Fernando.

Probable Top Performers from FBA vs CHK

Probable Best Batter: Graham Clark

Graham Clark is one of the key assets of the Chittagong Kings as he is the top scorer for them in the tournament. He has played 11 games and has scored 377 runs at an average of 34.27 so far.

Probable Best Bowler: Faheem Ashraf

Faheem Ashraf is leading the pace attack of Fortune Barishal. He is also the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far with 20 scalps in 11 games at an impressive average of 13.90.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Chittagong Kings win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 45-50
CHK: 175-180
Chittagong Kings win the match

Scenario 2

Fortune Barishal win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 40-45
FBA: 170-175
Fortune Barishal win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.