Durdanto Dhaka play the first game of this season’s Bangladesh Premier League when they take on Comilla Victorians at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. This game will set the tone for the rest of the tournament. In their favour, Dhaka will have a home advantage, but Comilla can handle it.
Comilla have an excellent side in their ranks, which will help them put up a strong fight against the home team. However, Comilla’s ability to win matches from situations that do not favour them will help them build confidence ahead of the game. Both teams are training well; we can expect a good game on.
Key Players
Sadeera Samarawickrama (Dhaka): Sri Lankan giant Sadeera Samarawickrama, who impressed all and sundry with his exploits in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup held last year in India, is one of the top stars for Durdanto Dhaka. He will play a critical role for them in building a good total.
Johnson Charles (Comilla): West Indian supremo Johnson Charles, who is known to hit the ball a long way, can also be expected to put up a good show here. Charles opens the innings on most occasions and keeps the wicket as well. This makes him a vital player in the Comilla wheel.
Match Prediction
Durdanto Dhaka have the upper hand over their opponents in this game, given that they are playing in familiar conditions. Comilla, however, are no minnows, and we can expect them to put up a strong challenge. Dhaka are expected to win this game comfortably.
Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers 19.01.2024 Prediction
Chattogram Challengers and Sylhet Strikers will play the second game of the day. Although both these teams have their own home grounds, they have been tasked with playing in Dhaka by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Chattogram seem to be slightly better placed.
Twenty20 cricket fancies all-rounders, and whoever manages to do well in all three departments of the game: batting, bowling and fielding, will be able to emerge as the winners by the end of the evening. The Strikers must not let the Challengers on the front foot by any means.
Key Players
Curtis Campher (Chattogram): Irish all-rounder Curtis Campher is one of the players to watch out for in this game between the Challengers and the Strikers. Campher is known to hit the deck hard when bowling and score big sixes with the bat in hand. He is an excellent all-round package.
Harry Tector (Sylhet): Campher will compete with his Irish teammate Harry Tector in this game. Tector, a decent middle-order batter and a handy off-spinner, can sway the game in his side’s favour if he gets going. However, Sylhet must ensure they keep him from the new ball.
Match Prediction
Sylhet Strikers have a good chance of winning this game, but Chattogram Challengers have many more experienced players in their ranks. While Sylhet are abounding with plenty of rookies in their lineup, their opponents have a mixture that will hold them in good stead.
