Both teams are not renowned for their big-hitting abilities. Neither Durdanto Dhaka nor Khulna Tigers have sides that are well-oiled machines, and their showing in this edition of the BPL has recreated just that. This means that neither is the favourite, though.
Dhaka, perched right at the bottom of the standings, will feel that they can finally get their second tournament win in this game. However, Khulna, despite being ranked just two spots above Dhaka, are not minnows by any means whatsoever.
Key Players
Alex Ross (Dhaka): Australian middle-order batter Alex Ross, known to hit the ball a long way, will play a critical role for Dhaka in this game. The franchise, who banked upon him to put up big scores in this tournament, has not entirely succeeded, and it is time that he stands up.
Anamul Haque (Khulna): Wicketkeeper-opener and captain Anamul Haque is one of the star players for Khulna in this game, and a lot will depend on how he fares. If he manages to get his team off to a good start, things may turn out to be positive for them towards the end.
Match Prediction
Khulna Tigers are the downright favourites to win this game. We expect them to do so by quite a comfortable margin. Dhaka are not known to put up a challenge at all, and Khulna will have it rather easy. Dhaka do not have players of top calibre in their ranks.
Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders 16.02.2024 Prediction
Chattogram Challengers take on Rangpur Riders in a match in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. These teams have had good runs at the top of the league table, while only Rangpur remains there now.
Chattogram have been displaced to the fourth position of the league table at the moment, and one feels that they are not quite feeling their true selves there. However, the stadium’s surface here will aid them, and one expects them to do well. Rangpur will have a challenging time playing Chattogram here.
Key Players
Al Amin Hossain (Chattogram): Fast bowler Al Amin Hossain has been one of the vital cogs in the Chattogram wheel this season. He will also be expected to do well in this game and put the Rangpur batters under pressure. However, he has been a tad expensive of late.
Babar Azam (Rangpur): Babar Azam, about whom a lot has been written and spoken, has to turn up for Rangpur in this game on Friday in Chattogram. He has to hold the Rangpur flag aloft and ensure they win this game and retain their place at the top of the table.
Match Prediction
Despite playing in familiar conditions, Chattogram do not have the best players to tackle Rangpur in this game. Hence, they do not start as favourites. Rangpur are expected to win this game by quite a decent margin. Chattogram, however, will give them a tough fight till the end of the evening.
